Error: Failed to load STEP file: IFC: Unrecognized file schema: CONFIG_CONTROL_DESIGN about sketchup-universal-importer-plugin

[SamuelTallet]

It's not an issue with your installation. This error (DXF: no data blocks loaded) comes from Assimp (which is the program used internally by Universal Importer to convert models). It seems to be fixed in Assimp v5.2.0.

The current version of Universal Importer (v1.1.9) uses Assimp v5.1.6. Once I recompile and upgrade Assimp in Universal Importer, the compatibility with STEP files (among others) will be better 🙂 You'll get a notification.

[apodsim]

Thanks for the prompt reply 😃

[SamuelTallet]

@apodsim Could you send me a link to download your STP file? I would like to test it with current Universal Importer beta version.

[apodsim]

See attached .stp file I was using.

[SamuelTallet]

@apodsim I don't see your attachment on GitHub, so I just sent you an email...

[apodsim]

I do not understand why as the message reply shows the file is attached. Please send me your email address as GitHub is blocking the attachement.

[SamuelTallet]

@apodsim
I tested your e1pbxss.stp file with current plugin beta. Import fails with a different error:

ERROR: Failed to load file: IFC: Unrecognized file schema: CONFIG_CONTROL_DESIGN

[apodsim]

I know the file you were sent is a valid .stp file as I was able to import into Autodesk Inventor and then Export as a .SAT. I use a ACIS to SketchUp converter by SimLab.

[SamuelTallet]

Yes, your .stp file is valid. We now have to wait for a fix from the Assimp team...

[apodsim]

Has there been any update on the Universal Importer?

[SamuelTallet]

Nothing new about the STEP format.

[SamuelTallet]

A fix is coming 🙂