STEP Export (ML181)
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Tekla Structures
Environment
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The application STEP Export (ML181) can be downloaded from Tekla Warehouse.
This application is used to export STEP files from parts created with the bent plate functionality. This application exports the bent plates with the correct bending radii.
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This makes the STEP files suitable for bending machines, compared to STEP files created with the Multi Converter, which exports these bends segmented.
| STEP export from Multi Converter: | STEP export from STEP Export (ML181): |
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Tab General
In the General tab various options for the STEP export can be defined.
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| Option | Description |
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| 1 | Select the required STEP schema. AP214CD is set by default, which is used for basic CAD data transfer. |
| 2 | Define what should be exported. The following options are available: Image
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| 3 | Define whether a filter should be applied to include or exclude parts in the STEP export. The following options are available: Image
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| 4 | Define the filter value. When at option (3) is chosen for Exclude filtered objects or Include filtered objects, a selection filter can be selected to include or exclude objects in the STEP export. |
| 5 | Define the path to export the STEP files. A relative path (.\) can by used to export to the current model folder. In the defined path the subfolder CS_STEP_Files will be created in which the STEP files will be placed. |
| 6 | Run the STEP export. |
| 7 | Open the export folder. |
| 8 | Show/hide the export log. |
| 9 | Progress bar. |
| 10 | Save the export log. |
| 11 | Clear the export log. |
Tab About
Information about the version date. This date is indicative and can therefore be different even though the tool has the same content.
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Current scope and delimitations
Please be aware of the current scope and delimitations:
| Scope | Delimitations |
| Bent plates with cylindrical/parallel bends. | Bent plates with conical bends. Polybeams. Parametric profiles. |
Polygon cuts. Line cut. Part cut (polyprofile cut included). Bolt holes. Added material. | |
| Tekla Structures Diamond license required. |
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