swpilotcli-batch-xt-to-step

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

1. Validates the target folder path
2. Scans the folder root for .x_t and .xt files only
3. Forces SolidWorks to use default templates and disables import diagnostics prompts
4. Creates a temporary part document from the default part template
5. Imports each XT file using InsertImportedFeature
6. Exports each imported model to same-name .step
7. Closes the temporary import document after each file
8. 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