Trouble importing full 3D PCB into SolidWorks

[maui]

@Combover

Step up not avail for iMac … but thank you kindly

you don’t seem to read the docs I suggested…
StepUp is a tool for FreeCAD available in Linux, Win and OSX as well as FC is.

@Combover

Here is the big surprise … Kicad exports 3D files that easily import into Freecad and display as 3D pcb with all 3D components.

Same files simply generate 3D pcb in Solidworks … no components.

what kicad version are you using? Stable or developing?

@Combover

when I export VRML (with 3D data checked) … I can see the full 3D model of PCB with components as well in FreeCAD.

It seems you missed the difference between VRML and STEP… moreover it seems also you didn’t read the @Rene_Poschl suggestion

@Rene_Poschl

Did you notice your mistake already? What data format are all others in this thread talking about?

[Rene_Poschl]

@maui is the developer of kicad stepup
I think he knows if he developed an extension for freecad or for kicad

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Simplified explanation of the difference between step an vrml (wrl)

• VRML approximates the surface of the 3d model using triangles
• STEP describes the volume of the model with mathematical functions.

VRML is similar to stl in this regard. have a look here for the difference stl vs step:
https://cadmodels.com/blog/build-your-3d-cad-models-right-your-new-product-design-depends-on-it/3d-stl-vs-step-file-cad-models-formats/

[Combover]

Andy … I have since discovered my error … thank you kindly for the note … much appreciated.