I'm looking for an API to import STEP files.
I was looking in the MDLAPIFunctionReference and MicroStationVBA.chm, but coudln't find anything.
I hope it's not only possible via GUI..
Hi Timo,
there is nothing like general API to import non-dgn files. Personally I am not able to imagine anything like this.
Concerning STEP format, I found a section about STEP API in MDL Function reference (MDLAPIFunctionReference.chm), but because I am not familiar with STEP, I am not able to tell if it's what are you looking for.
[Edited] MDL functions in the mentioned section are named as rose_.
BTW It would be helpful to write what SDK version do you use.
With regards,
Jan
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Hi Jan,
thanks for your effort. I'm using the AECOsim Building Designer 08.11.09.593 (SS 4) with the SDK: 08.11.09.460 (SS3).
Unfortunately there is no import function in those rose_ API. But i'll check the SDAI Documentation. Thanks so far.
Personally I was surprised there is at least something available. Usually import/export tools are closed solutions optimized for a specific purpose. Some expcetions exist, but only a few.
hm.. okay.
I'm just wondering why there is no API.
Guess i'm not the only one, who would like to use them and the import-functions are already implemented (internally), but even not public accessible via API. That's odd. :-/
Unknown said:I'm just wondering why there is no API.
It's development management issue, but because I have not seen too many such API, I guess there is some reason. As developer I assume it's too big investment for too small audience with a tiny benefit. The code responsible for import and export probably change a bit in every version. In such case, what you will do with API?
Unknown said:...but even not public accessible via API.
I agree at least "import this file" function would be helpful.
Unknown said:That's odd.
No, that's the real world ;-)
Regards,