Importing STEP Data

Importing STEP data

This section describes how to import STEP data into MicroStation.

1. Open a 3D file in MicroStation.


2. From the File menu, choose Import > STEP AP203/AP214.
   The Import STEP AP203/AP214 File dialog box, which is a standard file selection dialog box, opens.


3. Select the STEP file to import.


4. Click OK.
   A second Import STEP AP203/AP214 File dialog box opens.


5. (Optional) From the Settings menu of the dialog box, choose Import Settings.
   The AP203/AP214 Import Settings dialog box opens.


6. (Optional) Modify the import settings and then click Done.


7. To start the translation process, click Import in the Import STEP AP203/AP214 File dialog box.
   Status messages flash briefly in the Status area. If logging is enabled, these status messages are recorded in a log file. When the process is complete, the translated model is shown in a fitted view in the currently visible windows.