Export objects in the STEP format

Note: You can view STEP files in the stand-alone viewer only. To work with STEP files in the stand-alone viewer, you must have the optional STEP geometry license.

Procedure

1. Select the objects to be exported.
2. Choose Tools -> Export -> Objects. The Export dialog box is displayed.
3. Click STEP in the left pane of the dialog box. The STEP Export dialog box is displayed.
4. Enter the path to the directory containing the objects to be exported in the Export Directory box (optionally Browse to locate it).
5. Specify the name of the export file in the Export Filename box.
6. (Optional) Enter comments related to the export operation in the Export box.
7. Select an Export Format option: AP 203 or AP 214.
8. (Optional) Select View Log File to view the log file when the export completes.
9. (Optional) Set the export preferences by clicking Export Settings.
10. Click OK to export the objects in the Object List and close the dialog box.

Note: The output filename.step file contains metadata only; CAD geometry data is exported separately alongside the filename.step file. Both the metadata and geometry data can be imported into Teamcenter.