Convert a STEP file to a SAT file

[[An...]]

Hello,

I wanted to ask if anyone has any ideas on the most cost-effective way to convert a STEP file to a SAT file?

I don't have a Calypso license to import a STEP file. I have now downloaded FreeCAD, but I am unable to convert a STEP file to a SAT file here.

Are there any other options?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[[na...]]

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Hi Anja,

I could be, that you have a way across few walls. Ask design team in your company.

[[Ro...]]

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I have always converted them in Solid Works.  I think about the only way is through a CAD program to open it then save it as a SAT file.

[[Ch...]]

You can easily convert the format with the free program "Fixture Builder" from Mitutoyo/Komeg

[[Ma...]]

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I've tried to find this program earlier ( 1year+ ), but never found - do you have a link to download?

[[Br...]]

Is it just this one time you need to convert? Send your Aftermarket Rep or the Hotline the file. We can convert it for you and send it back.

 

 

[[ni...]]

@Martin, there is a link on this page FixtureBuilder_Link_to_Download_Software_V5.pdf (mitutoyo.eu)

[[Ma...]]

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 Thanks - a few other members wrote me PM with same link. Thanks to all of you 🙂

Edited September 29, 2025

[[Ch...]]

You may receive an error message if you also have Calypso installed on your computer. You'll need to adjust the environment variables. You need to place (.\Spatialx64\code\bin;.\HOOPS;) at the beginning.

[[Ri...]]

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Can you elaborate more?

[[Ch...]]

No, my English is not good enough to explain it

[[Ma...]]

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Edit enviroment variables -> System variables -> Path

 

Edited September 30, 2025

[[Ri...]]

Ah. I didn't open the Path variable and notice it at the end. 

Then I ran into the fun part of the variable string being too long. Hahaha. 

[[M1...]]

As we are handling different type of CAD-formats and Calypso only support Acis (without paying a tons of money), we are in the process of evaluating the TransMagic software to be able to be more efficient.
 

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