[solved]import .stp file?

QCAD Professional QCAD 'How Do I' Questions
1

I’m trying to import a .stp file. Can it be done?

Version:
3.27.8.0 (3.27.8)
Build Date:
Oct 6 2022
Revision:
dea3962
Qt Version:
5.13.2
Architecture:
x86_64
Windows 11, x64

2

No, not as far as I know. QCAD is a 2D CAD software. .stp is mostly used for 3D CAD.

3

Thanks Husky, I managed to manipulate the files using Onshape, 3D online package.

4

QCAD won’t become a 3D STEP solid modeler — for STP you want FreeCAD / CAD Assistant / the originating CAD. If the goal is only “does this part fit / what’s the bounding size,” open the STEP in a 3D viewer and measure there, then draft 2D in QCAD from projected dims if needed.

Disclosure: I’m Ethan Tan, CADProps developer. Guide: [measure a STEP file](Measure STEP Files Online: Dimensions, Distances & Units | CADProps). Viewer covers 92 extensions; native formats processed on CADProps servers.