Generating STEP Derived Objects for SOLIDWORKS Assemblies (2025 FD02)

3DEXPERIENCE users can use the STEP format for assemblies in a Generate Derived Output task.

Benefits: You can share the derived output from an assembly without having to assign a CAD license to users of other departments.

You can use the Generate Derived Output task to include STEP AP203 or AP214 Derived Objects attached to SOLIDWORKS assemblies.
The STEP format is not available for the Design with SOLIDWORKS app in on-premise installations.

The Generate Derived Output task requires that you enter your 3DEXPERIENCE platform password when creating the task. This allows the task to run SOLIDWORKS on your behalf at a future date and time. For example, you can set up a task to run nightly and automatically generate Derived Outputs for any assemblies or drawings added each day that match your search.

Previously, you could run the task only once and within the same day.

To generate STEP derived objects for SOLIDWORKS assemblies:
  1. Click Generate Derived Output on the sidebar, or click Tasks > Generate Derived Output.
  2. In Task title, enter a new title for the task or leave the default.
  3. Select one of the following STEP formats for Derived Output Format.
    • STEP AP203
    • STEP AP214
  4. Select a Collaborative Space.
  5. For Maturity, select Released only or Frozen and Released.
  6. For Owner, select All Content or My Content from the collaborative space.
  7. Enter your 3DEXPERIENCE platform password in the Password field.