3DEXPERIENCE Platform Overview
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2. Select the Format drop-down list to change the file type of
the exported file, as listed in the following table:
3. Select the location to save the file.
4. Set exclusion options (Optional).
5. Press OK.
While saving, the B.I. Essentials window opens and color codes
each part, as shown in Figure 1–25. To be exported is green, To
be excluded is white, To be delegated is blue, and To be
waived is cyan.
Figure 1–25
To exclude a part from being exported:
Option Description
3DXML with
authoring
Creates a 3DXML file that contains part feature
data. This part can be modified by other users.
3DXML with
Review
Creates a 3DXML file that contains a review. Other
users will be able to see the file and add notes and
markup data.
CATIA file Creates a file that will be compatible with CATIA
V5.
IGES3D Exports as a neutral .IGS file. Commonly used to
transfer surface data between CAD programs.
STEP Exports as .STP file. Commonly used to transfer
solid data between CAD programs.
STL Exports a Stereo Lithography file; typically used for
3D printing and rapid prototyping.
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review
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All
copying
and
reuse
strictly
forbidden.
