Advanced Conversion Options (STEP)

Use the Advanced Conversion Options (STEP) dialog box to set options when exporting part or assembly documents as STEP files.

To display this dialog box:

  • When configuring a conversion task, on the Conversions Settings page of the Convert - Properties dialog box, for Output file format, select STEP (*.step) and click Conversion Options.
  • When initiating a conversion task, in the Convert dialog box, for Output file format, select STEP (*.step) and click Conversion Options.
Solid/Surface geometry Exports the geometry as solids and surface bodies.
3D curves Exports the solid and surface bodies as wireframe entities. All 3D curves (composite curves, 3D wires, imported curves, and so on) are also saved.
Export sketch entities

Exports all the items in 3D curves, plus all 2D and 3D sketches in the document.
Version
AP203

The STEP AP203 standard does not have any color implementation.
AP214

Exports body, face, and curve colors. Conformance Classes 1, 4, and 6 are supported.

AP242

Exports Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI). You need a SOLIDWORKS MBD license to create an output.
Reset All Resets the options to factory defaults.