Creo Parametric - Importing and Exporting STEP Files

This Creo Parametric tutorial video shows how to set up profiles for importing and exporting CAD parts and assemblies using the STEP file format.
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[@mannyveyna1882]

OMG David...you just saved me a ton of work! When I imported a step file, I always had to recreate default datum planes, parameters, etc just like my start part & assembly. Just tried using your technique, and it has everything! That's awesome!!! Thanks!!! I'm definitely subscribing to your channel. I've been a user of Pro/E since 1998....I never knew!

[@CADPLMGuy]

Great to hear, Manny!

[@skashif1986]

When I import my STEP to confirm the export went correctly, I don't get any of the parameters (despite checking include Parameters). Any thoughts on why this is happening?

[@nabeelmech]

Very informative as usual. Can we import step assembly including the assembly constraints and mechanism?

[@CADPLMGuy]

No. The STEP format does not include that information as it is CAD neutral. Different CAD programs have different ways of defining component locations.

[@xochj]

You are a lifesaver. Thanks!!

[@CADPLMGuy]

Glad the video was helpful.

[@shrikanthshivashankar5615]

Helllo david , can we export the sketch with step file after drawing sketch on step file.

[@sconescrewdriverson]

It would be helpful to dive into those advanced parameters in more detail. What does creating the components as mapped items do, and why does it save me 1 MB of file size? I try to prevent step translation import errors by unchecking the "Extend surface boundaries" option. Will raising the free-form surface degree help translate round operations better? I need more answers.

[@CADPLMGuy]

That’s beyond my expertise. I recommend contacting PTC Tech Support.

[@philstover2422]

Sure appreciate the infomation.

[@CADPLMGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@quinnquynguyen8129]

0:52 Hi, KDEDirect seems to only have that KDEXF-UAS35A stp file in the .rar format, so Creo Parametric 4.0 couldn't even find the file at all. So unfortunately I could not follow alongside the rest of your tutorial. How may I please open this model then? Thanks.

[@CADPLMGuy]

You can download free software that unpacks RAR files. I’m pretty certain I use 7-Zip.

[@quinnquynguyen8129]

@@CADPLMGuy Thank you for your quick reply! 7-Zip worked for me. I'm able to continue following alongside now. Thanks!

[@chungnguyeninh188]

Hello Sir! I have designed on Creo6 and a friend of me to use Creo3. I want to send my friend all the file with the full commands I used to draw. Help me!

[@esrAsnataS]

Hi David, great tutorial as usual, I'm not seeing the datum planes after setting up the template. I'm using CREO 4.0.

[@jiwanjack6197]

Great job u doing.. sir.. appreciate that.. cary on..

[@binjalan6777]

Can I gain permission to change the scale of a download component from part community?

[@CADPLMGuy]

I don't know. I haven't used Part Community in years and am not familiar with / can't remember what you get from it.

[@vanlinhto5160]

Dear sir ! When i import step file to CREO PARAMEtric, File after import like surface-part But i want to solid part Can you help me to resolve this problem? Thanks you very much

[@CADPLMGuy]

Try changing the model accuracy. But there's a good chance that the geometry you're trying to import is flawed. In that case, you may be able to repair it with Import Data Doctor but my success rate with that path is low.

[@dhanamjayuluchintha7966]

Good morning sir ☀️, if we import in ANSYS Workbench from PTC Creo part, inside showing surface sir in Workbench. How to solve this problem sir? please explain sir

[@CADPLMGuy]

I don’t know

[@derdon2638]

if I export an assembly exactly as shown in this video it seems like it worked. But then when I open the exported step file up in Creo, there are some parts missing, some parts in the tree on the left are marked red and lots of errors pop up ("import validation error, couldn't create volume" or something like that). I have no idea why and it really annoys me. Does anyone have the same problem or even better a solution?

[@CADPLMGuy]

See my video on the Notification Center. You can turn off import validation there. I think that check was added after I created the video.

[@derdon2638]

@@CADPLMGuy thanks for the very quick response on this rather old video of yours. If I turn off the import validation the errors and the red text in the model tree disappear but the parts are still missing, they are in the model tree but you can't see them, there's no volume created...if I open just the affected part from the model tree there's nothing to see, just an empty canvas

[@jiwanjack6197]

Sir please make video tutorial how to make this

[@sudeshkulkarni9]

hello sir i have AutoCad 2010 & i want open VLS_pin.stp file in cad?

[@CADPLMGuy]

Go to File > Open and change the Type drop-down list to All Files.

[@einsteindsouza8835]

hello sir, how to export creo piping as step file?

[@CADPLMGuy]

File > Save As > Save a Copy

[@mundo01]

sir i have a special type of problem when i create a new analysis then a window open but its cross my screen i cant see all option , i will upload a video please help me there.

[@GOOGLEMR-d6x]

HOW TO SAVE STEP MODEL WITH COLOUR IN CREO 9.0

[@CADPLMGuy]

WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING? WRITING IN ALL CAPS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING. STEP AP 203 does not support the export of colors. Use either STEP AP 214 or AP 242; both support the export of colors. It's dependent on which Application Protocol you select for export, not which version of Creo you're using.

[@munkel]

how about import multiple stp files? today i have to import 28 files to creo, that is not funny.

[@sconescrewdriverson]

Try creating a Powershell script.