Exporting PMI Annotations to STEP 242 You can export SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies with PMI annotations to STEP 242 format. To export PMI annotations to STEP 242: Click Publish STEP 242 File (SOLIDWORKS MBD toolbar). In the dialog box, type a file name. Click Save. Parent topicPublishing Models Related tasks Publishing a Model to 3D PDF Publishing a Model in eDrawings Related reference Publish to 3D PDF PropertyManager