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The following settings are recommended up to AutoCAD 2017/Mechanical Desktop 2017 and I-DEAS 12 NX Series.

AutoCAD/MDT - System

Delete all non-referenced geometry.
Please activate all the layers with features to be exported.
Only standard colors are transferred. Subelements of objects cannot be colored individually in the systems.
Hybrid models are exported as an assembly.
Please execute "AMUPDATE" to update the model geometry.
- Use AMREPLAY to regenerate the model step by step. This helps to identify corrupt features in the overall context of the design progress.
- Use AMSANITYCHECK to count the numbers of shells within the model. Usually a MD model should contain only one shell. Exception: Intended voids.

AutoCAD/MDT - STEP Preprocessor

To export a STEP File you can choose File -> Export -> STEP or the STEPOUT in the command line.
The STEP standard can be chosen in the OPTIONs menu.
The translator uses a default file extension of *.stp when processing STEP file names entered on the command line.
The default setting for STEP export is AP214

STEP File

STEP files using either version (CD or DIS) can be imported.
The STEP filename including path should not exceed 41 Characters.
The STEP filename should not contain: equal sign (=), colon (:), semicolon (;), asterisk (*), question mark (?), quotation marks (""), or comma(,);
There must be no spaces in the STEP filename.
The extension *.step of the STEP files must be renamed to *.stp.

I-DEAS NX - STEP Postprocessor

Save reminder (Options/Preferences/Data Management/ Save reminder every) should be turned off since the translator stops for every alike message.
In Menu STEP Export Settings AP214 several options for the used units of functionality can be set.
A change of the default options is only necessary in case of unsuccessful results.
If the import was successful, you will get a confirmation message.

I-DEAS NX - System

A part is automatically generated from the filename on import.
If the part name duplicates an existing part name, the part is renamed "Duplicate Part Name X", where X is a sequential number (X=0 for the first duplicate).
On each import, a new part is created even if the parts are identical. Therefore, the part names must be different.
Shaded view gives hints about possible defects.
Use the Automatic Stitch-mechanism for information about open gaps and remaining free edges. It is found in Master Surfacing> Module in Menu Surface Operators.

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