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Explanation of STEP files and limitations - SOLIDWORKS Tutorial
From the course: SOLIDWORKS: Importing Geometry From Other Applications
Explanation of STEP files and limitations
- [Instructor] One of the most common file types we run across when downloading imported geometry is the STEP file format. This is probably the most available file format that you're going to come across. Let's go to Wikipedia to see a quick definition. The main thing that we have to know is that this is a 3D CAD structure this is currently being supported and comes out with new versions every few years. The STEP file can house 3D or 2D information in a vendor neutral format that makes it great as a universal file type to be shared across many platforms and many users. When looking through common websites from vendors, like Parker Hannifin, McMaster-Carr, or any other hardware supplier, for example, you will definitely run across the STEP file as an option for downloading. In the upcoming lessons, you can look into how to handle the STEP file appropriately.
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Importing 3D geometry1m 46s
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Searching for imported geometry1m 48s
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Explanation of IGES files and limitations42s
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Importing an IGES file5m 23s
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Explanation of STEP files and limitations51s
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Importing a STEP file4m
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Explanation of Parasolid files and limitations1m 5s
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Importing a Parasolid file4m 55s
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Explanation of STL files and limitations58s
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Importing an STL file6m 2s
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Saving as a part or assembly using FeatureWorks5m 36s
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Solid body vs. surface body management3m 3s
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