Kicad v6 and 3D models

[CrazyScientist]

I notice that as installed the 3D models data is loaded into the footprints as only VRML versions , but the STEP models are also there , why not load these in , so that the STEP export works

Secondly the issue is awkward to fix given the libraries are read only and very tedious to do

Also in an existing design , is there any way in V6 to force the update of a footprint from the one on the board rather then only from the master library , ie make changes to the 3D entries on one footprint and push it to all similar footprints on the board without having to update the master library part ??

[gkeeth]

For your first issue (VRML vs step), check this box in the step export window:

[davidsrsb]

You need to check this box, which allows the automatic use of the STEP models. No need to touch the libraries.
For some reason the default is unchecked.

[CrazyScientist]

thanks guys for that