Spatial translator options: Step

 

 

 

 

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This section allows to set-up the TopSolid behavior during Step files import and to propose import options by default.

 

Creation stages / Use:

 

Click the icon or select the Tools > Options... command from the drop-down menu.

 

  1. Click "+" in front of the Translators section in the left column.

  2. Click "+" in front of the Spatial translators section in the left column.

  3. Select Step.

 

 

The Reset button allows to initialize this option to the original settings.

 

 

Available options:

 

This interface allows to change the import algorithms by checking or not Step by step translation. In some cases, when a step import with the Spatial interface does not satisfy you, you can change this option.

 

 

 

For step files from Catia or Pro-e/Creo, it is advisable to check this option.

For Soliworks, Unigraphics or SolidEdge, it is preferable to uncheck.

For inventor or other, test by checking or unchecking and see which provides the best result.