Import STEP AP203/AP214 File dialog box

Used to change a log filename or directory, and also to change import settings. Opens after you select the file to import from the standard file selection dialog box (also called Import STEP AP203/AP214 File dialog box) that opens when you choose Import > Step AP203/AP214 from the File menu.

Import STEP AP203/AP214 File dialog box

File menu > Log File

Opens the Log File dialog box, which is used to change a log filename or directory. When you import a .stp file, MicroStation creates a log file and assigns it a .log extension. The log file has the same name and directory as your data (.stp) file.

Settings menu > Import Settings

Opens the AP203/AP214 Import Settings dialog box, which is used to change import settings.

Input File

The Input File group box displays the following criteria:

• File
— Name of the file to be translated.

• Log file
— The log filename. The log file is created only if Enable Logging is on. By default, logging is on.

• Schema
— The schema name which defines the STEP application protocol used to create the data file.

CONFIG_CONTROL_DESIGN is displayed if STEP AP203 was used to create the file to be imported.

AUTOMOTIVE_DESIGN is displayed if STEP AP214 was used to create the file to be imported.

• Created by
— The name of the person who created the file. This is extracted from the STEP file.

• Created on
— The system on which the file was created. This is extracted from the STEP file.

Status

The Status group box displays any translator messages that occur during the translation process.

Import

Imports the data file into MicroStation.

Cancel

Cancels the operation and closes the dialog box.