Default density for importing STEP files

[StevenDumon]

By default, our company uses steel in very different qualities, but in general, over 99% of our parts have the same density. A STEP file of a frame we received from our subcontractor is also built in steel. Therefore, it would be usefull to set a default density before we import the step-file. With the default value of 1 kg/mm³, all our models are thought to be quite heavy ! It would also be convenient if you can set a density for all the parts in an assembly.
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[HatimAbdul]

Steven, One approach is to use customized part template(s). You may already do. If so, you can set the density (and units of course) in the template so you don't have to set it in each part you create. You may also assign a material to a template. The material definition would describe all properties, including density. I'm not so sure how that can be useful in case of importing from STEP, unless the dialog box allows you to use a template ("copy from" check box).

[DavidButz]

Steven, Expanding a bit on what Hatim has suggested. You can have multiple Start Parts in a directory, all of which will be available to pick from when you start a new part. One type of Start Part will already have solid geometry in it. For example, I have a part called Block when I want to create a part that starts with a rectilinear shape, another called Pin for cylindrical shaped parts, etc. A second type of Start Part might have no solid geometry, but have specific assigned parameters, etc. and, for your specific requirement, a pre-assigned density. So you might have such a part called Blank_Steel, another called Blank_Aluminum, etc. Pick the one you want, then import the STP file, and you should be in business. David