Export Interfaces - PARASOLID - Options

This function allows you to save the Designer files in PARASOLID format.

Export options Dialog Box for PARASOLID

The properties are translated during the export process using the options in the Parasolid export options dialog (Closedsee dialog).

Top Toolbar

These two icons at the top of the dialog box allow you to Apply the current values or to Cancel the current function.

Restore system defaults

Clicking this icon restores the system default settings.

Any other settings are lost.

Restore defaults

Clicking this icon allows you to restore the user default settings previously saved by using the Save defaults icon.

Save defaults

Clicking this icon allows you to save the current settings as user default settings.

Load parameters from file

Clicking this icon allows you to load the required settings from a *.snp file previously saved by using the Save parameters to file icon.

Save parameters to file

Clicking this icon allows you to save the current settings into a *.snp file. This option is very useful when you need to define multiple settings for regular use according to your needs.

Parameters

Part name: You can choose between the following options relating to name of the part being exported :

  • None: The parts do not take any description.
  • Layer: The parts inherit the name of the layer of the body to which they belong.

Parasolid version: Designer files can be saved in any version of Parasolid from 11 onwards. Select the required version from the drop-down menu.

Export wireframe elements: Select this option to export the wireframe elements in the receiver format.

Relative to current Workplane: The models are usually exported relatively to the World Absolute co-ordinate System (View ABS). This option is available only if the current workplane is not the absolute one, and its activation allows you to export the model relatively to the co-ordinate system (View REL) of the current workplane.

Note:

For more details about:

  • View ABS and View REL refer to the Views parameter description in the Status Bar topic .
  • Workplanes refer to the Workplanes topic.

Further information on Export