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Convert MODEL to STEP

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Is it possible to convert MODEL to STEP?
Yes - MODEL converts to STEP.

The key way to share a CATIA V4 model with other CAD - export to the neutral STEP (ISO 10303). Done in CATIA, NX/Solid Edge, CAD Exchanger or a Datakit translator. STEP preserves the exact B-rep solid geometry. See step.yaml.

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How to convert MODEL to STEP

Converting a .MODEL file to .STEP lets you open the content in software that prefers the .STEP format, though some details may change compared with the original. The programs listed below open .MODEL files and can save or export them to .STEP (or a closely related format). One of them is CATIA: CATIA is a world leading producer of software used for facilitating engineering tasks, designing household appliances, plastic objects, assembly lines, and….

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