While
importing a large STEP file using 3D Interconnect, you can
apply
filters before import.
Using
the filters, you can
import
only selected components of the file
from
the
product
structure tree under the Import Filter
tab.
To apply filters to
import
step
files:
-
Click
.
- Optional:
3DEXPERIENCE Users: If the Open from 3DEXPERIENCE dialog box appears, click
This PC.
-
In the dialog box, in Files of
type, select
STEP
AP203/214/242
(*.step;
*.stp).
-
Select Enable
Filter.
-
Click OK.
A window appears with a Import Filter tab under
which a product structure is displayed similar to the FeatureManager design
tree. The graphics area is blank.
-
In the
product
structure, select or remove components.
You
can select or remove multiple components at the same time with Keep Components and Exclude Components.
- Optional:
Click
Generate 3D
Preview.
SOLIDWORKS generates a minimalistic graphics preview with fewer details such as
excluding appearances in the graphics area.
-
Click Import Model to
import the filtered model.
You can directly import the minimalistic model without
generating the preview.