Specifying STEP Export Controls to STEP 242

In the Publish to STEP242 PropertyManager, you can specify STEP export controls to add data to or remove data from a STEP 242 file.

To specify STEP export controls to STEP 242:

  1. Click Publish STEP 242 File (MBD toolbar).
  2. In the Publish to STEP242 PropertyManager, under Step Export Settings, specify an option:
    • Split periodic faces. Splits periodic faces, such as cylindrical faces, into two. Splitting a periodic face can improve the quality of the export but can affect performance.
    • Export face/edge properties. Exports face and edge properties. Clear this option to improve export performance.
  3. Click .
  4. In the Save As dialog box, enter a file name.
  5. Click Save.