Does anyone know of a STEP file viewer library I could use to build a plugin?
Contributor guide
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
research
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
basic C# knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Look for .NET compatible STEP file viewer libraries. Consider open source options like OpenCASCADE or similar. Check QuickLook's plugin architecture for integration points. Respond with library recommendations and a basic integration plan.
