1. Download and install the app.

2. Launch Revit.

3. Navigate to the Add-ins tab on the ribbon bar. You will see the following buttons:

   • Import

   • Preferences

   • About Us

4. Import a STEP model:

   • Click the Import button.

   • A file open dialog will appear. Select the .step or .stp file you want to import into Revit.

5. Set preferences:

   • Click Preferences to configure import options:

     • Transfer Attributes – Checked by default; preserves attributes such as color.

     • Read Free Points – Check to import free points.

     • Read Free Edges – Check to import free edges (wireframes).

     • Reset Defaults – Restore default STEP import settings.

6. About Us:

   • Click About Us to view company information, product details, and license information.

Installation

1. To use this plugin with Revit, the Prototech Plugin Engine must be installed on your system.
2. If the Plugin Engine is not already installed, the STEPImporterForRevit installer will automatically install it before installing the STEPImporterForRevit plugin.

Uninstallation

1. To uninstall the plugin, go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 10/11).
2. Locate STEPImporterForRevit and uninstall it like any other application.

Note: The Plugin Engine must be uninstalled separately if needed. You can remove it independently from the Control Panel.

It is mandatory to have ProtoTech Plug-in engine to work with this plug-in.