How can I open STEP file in SOLIDWORKS?
Learn how to open a STEP file in SOLIDWORKS. Follow this step-by-step guide so you can open STEP Files without any problems!
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Step 1: Start
Start SOLIDWORKS.
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Step 2: Menu
Click File Menu and choose Open.
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Step 3: Change file type
Change file of type to STEP AP203/214.
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Step 4: Locate the STEP file
Now browse to location where the STEP file is. In mine case it is on desktop.
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Step 5: Open the file
Double click the file and it is opened. An import Diagnostics dialogue is displayed. You can click no for now.
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Step 6: Success
Now the part is opened. You have just successfully opened a STEP file in SOLIDWORKS!
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Step 7: In Summary
Opening Step Files in SOLIDWORKS can be done in five easy steps:
- Start
- Menu
- Change File Type
- Locate the STEP file
- Open the file!