Exporting 3D model of PCBs

[shridattdudhat]

Hello, the 3D viewer is a great feature of the KiCad. but is it possible to export that 3D viewer file to .Step file with all the component? when I Export the step file from pcbnew it only exports board without the component.

[davidsrsb]

If the components have STEP models, the exported STEP file will include them

[der.ule]

There is also the excellent maui’s StepUp tool, however you will need to install Freecad for it.

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[shridattdudhat]

@der.ule

There is also the excellent maui’s StepUp tool, however you will need to install Freecad for it.

Thank you for suggesting this topic I’ll defiantly try this…

[kenyapcomau]

@shridattdudhat

I’ll defiantly try this

Buf of course! Be bold, not timid. I know, auto-correct strikes again.

[shridattdudhat]

@kenyapcomau

Buf of course! Be bold, not timid. I know, auto-correct strikes again.

typo error sometimes auto-correct may strikes

[paulvdh]

@kenyapcomau

I know, auto-correct strikes again.

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