Summary: Many Autodesk's products (Autocad, Inventor, Machanical, MEP, ...) can import or export STEP files (*.stp) but not in Autocad ARCHITECTURE.

Description: If you want to import a step file (from inventor or Solidworks) in Architecture, you have to first open step file in Inventor fusion (if you have Inventor Fusion in your package), then saved as 3d dxf or dwg and at last open the dwg in Architecture.
It's frustrating when you have to insert mechanical equipments (HVAC, Pumps, reactors, Valves, ...) in a Architecture layout !

This feature is available in most of Autocad based configuration but not in Architecture !

Icluding STEP import/export feature in Architecture will increased productivity and communication of all the suppliers working on big projects.

Product and Feature: AutoCAD Architecture - Importing Components

Submitted By: Fabrice MAICEL on 11/15/2013