Insufficient Memory Export Issue

 From:  sneather
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I searched these discussions, but didn't seem to find a suitable match.

I have a relatively complex .STEP file that which I need to export as a .OBJ. However, I can't even get close to doing so, because every time I start the export process, I get the "insufficient memory" error.
I'm using a new 12-core Mac, with 16-gigs of RAM, so I'm surprised this is an issue. Further, I was able to take the same exact .3dm file into Rhino, and successfully export the needed .OBJ file.

Is this a known bug with the export process?

Thanks!