| name | swpilotcli-batch-xt-to-step |
| description | Batch convert Parasolid `.x_t` and `.xt` files in a specified folder to STEP `.step` files in the same folder. Scans the folder root only, creates same-name `.step` outputs, suppresses template-selection prompts by forcing default part templates, and closes each temporary import document after export. Use when you need one-shot XT to STEP conversion for a local folder. |
SolidWorks Batch XT to STEP
Batch convert Parasolid .x_t and .xt files in a specified folder to STEP .step files in the same folder.
Prerequisites
- SolidWorks 2025+ with SwpilotCLI add-in installed
- .NET 8+ Runtime on the system
- A target folder containing
.x_t or .xt files
- A usable SolidWorks part template, or permission for the tool to set one automatically
What this Skill does
- Validates the target folder path
- Scans the folder root for
.x_t and .xt files only
- Forces SolidWorks to use default templates and disables import diagnostics prompts
- Creates a temporary part document from the default part template
- Imports each XT file using
InsertImportedFeature
- Exports each imported model to same-name
.step
- Closes the temporary import document after each file
- Prints per-file status and a final summary
When to use
- One-shot folder conversion: convert a batch of XT files in a local folder
- Neutral-format handoff: prepare STEP deliverables from Parasolid source files
- For a single currently open SolidWorks part to XT, use
swpilotcli-export-part-to-xt
Quick start
dotnet run --project ./sup_tools/swpilotcli-batch-xt-to-step/scripts/BatchXtToStep/BatchXtToStep.csproj -- "C:\path\to\folder"
Expected output:
Default part template: C:\Templates\Part.prtdot
Folder: C:\Parts\xt
Found: 3 file(s)
Input: C:\Parts\xt\PartA.x_t
Output: C:\Parts\xt\PartA.step
Status: OK
Summary: success=3, failed=0, total=3
Examples
Convert one folder in place
User: 幫我把這個資料夾裡的 xt 都轉成 step
Claude: I'll run the batch XT-to-STEP tool on that folder and write the STEP files next to the XT files.
Reference
See API_REFERENCE.md for arguments, output, and return codes.
Notes
- Scans the specified folder only; does not recurse into subfolders
- Output filename matches source filename with
.step extension
- Existing
.step files at the same path are overwritten by export
- The tool closes its temporary import document after each file
