Attaching STEP Files to eDrawings Files

You can attach STEP files to parts and assemblies.

To attach STEP files to eDrawings files:

  1. In the SOLIDWORKS software, click Save As (Standard toolbar) or File > Save As.
    You can also click Publish eDrawings File (Standard toolbar) or File > Publish to eDrawings.
  2. In the Save As dialog box, in Save as type, select eDrawings and click Save.
  3. In the Save Configurations to eDrawings file dialog box:
    1. In the column, select at least one configuration to save.
    2. In the column, select the STEP files to save.
      You can include a STEP attachment for any of the available configurations in the file. Including a STEP attachment is independent of including the eDrawings data for each configuration as long as you select at least one configuration for publishing the eDrawings data.
    3. In Create and attach STEP file of type, select the type of STEP file to attach.
      Supported STEP formats are STEP AP203 and STEP AP214. If you have a SOLIDWORKS MBD license, you can also attach STEP AP242 files, which support Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI).
    4. Click OK.