free stp-converter?

[skogskalle]

Hi guys,

a client sent me a stp-file that I need to convert or import to MAX. Are there any good free tools/scripts/programs for this?

thanks in advance
k

[Paul Oblomov]

Free... Well try deepexploration. They provide a free stuff. Maybe you'll find it useful...

If you wish I can help ya convert ur stuff.

[raymarcher]

Rhino3d has a trial wich allows 30 saves/exports

[skogskalle]

Thats really nice of you Paul! Much appreciated. ive uploaded the file on dropbox - check your pm for login etc... Thank you!

[Paul Oblomov]

Done Some surface problems were fixed also.

[Da_elf]

question.. would deep exploration be able to convert a max file from 1 version to an older version of max?

[jacksc02]

sadly no. Deep exploration only opens max and save as something else kinda programme

[skogskalle]

I got the file Paul - it works great! Why is the max-file so much bigger? (240 mb compared to 5,5 mb for the stp). Its the same model, no materials etc... weird.

Anyways - thank you so much! I will take a look at deepexploration too...

/k

[instinct]

The step file is a nurbs file which is a parametric description of the surfaces. It is KIND OF similar to vector vs. pixel data. Hence a lot bigger.

Regards,
Thorsten

[skogskalle]

aah, makes sense... thanks

[mike_kennedy]

We used Rhino to convert STP to SAT and then used the SAT import in Max 2011 and created BODY files in Max, those were nice to work with ....