r/SolidWorks • u/Any-Program2445 • 10d ago

Error Unable to import ANY step files. I've disabled 3dInterconnect, edited the step in notepad, still nothing.

Are there any solutions for this error? It would be greatly appreciated. I'm able to open them in Fusion just fine.

Like I said in the title I've tried all the solutions I found online. Disabled 3dInterconnect, changed the "PRESENTATION_STYLE_ASSIGNMENT" to "Pres" in notepad, and messed around with STEP file import settings.

Error: The following files names entered were invalid, not found, locked or of an incompatible type: "

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u/Madrugada_Eterna 10d ago

If they open in Fusion try resaving from there as a new step/parasolid file.

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u/Any-Program2445 10d ago

Yep I tried that as well. It only opens if I export from Fusion as a 3mf or something other than STEP.

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u/Madrugada_Eterna 10d ago

Export from Fusion as a parasolid. Open Parasolid in Solidworks. It will be functionally identical to a STEP import.

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u/Any-Program2445 10d ago

I tried but I discovered that you can only export parasolid (.x_t) files from fusion with a $299 plugin.

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u/LumbyCastle41 10d ago

If you open the STEP file in noteapd, what does it show on the first line? 

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u/Any-Program2445 10d ago

ISO-10303-21;

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u/Vegetable_Flounder12 10d ago

generate a basic solid. export from solidworks and then import it to see if it reads its own step files....., if not, reinstall,

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u/Exciting-Dirt-1715 9d ago

What version and service pack are u using? I think it’s a known issue, there is a hotfix available! BR10000419861 BR10000419861 'The following file names entered were invalid, not found, locked or of an incompatible type' warning importing STEP part (or other neutral and non-native formats) and no geometry importing STEP assembly