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February 18, 2020
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Exclude entire parts from export

  • February 18, 2020
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Hi all, 

 

Can I exclude specific parts / sub-components from a step export? 

 

I've got assemblies imported from a supplier which are purchased in already assembled, so I'd like to exclude the sub-components from my step file export (which, in turn, will exclude them from my BOM). 

 

In the past I have used a parameter added to parts/assemblies to exclude those parts from a Windchill wtp BOM, but I'm using step files and a third party software to create the BOM now so I'm wondering can I do something similar to control the structure of a step file? 

 

Thanks in advance 🙂 

Best answer by StephenW

I use simplified reps to exclude items from export. Not sure this really applies to your situation.

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23-Emerald III
February 18, 2020

I use simplified reps to exclude items from export. Not sure this really applies to your situation.

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    Fianna11-GarnetAuthor
    11-Garnet
    February 25, 2020

    Thank you both 🙂 

     

    I use layers in parts but I'm not a big fan at assembly level so I think I'll just set up an export rep and keep it updated as I add new parts. 

     

    Cheers 🙂 

    T
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    TomU23-Emerald IV
    23-Emerald IV
    February 18, 2020

    Can I exclude specific parts / sub-components from a step export? 

    Yes.  Set the config option intf_out_blanked_entities to no, then just hide anything you don't want in the export.  (Place on a layer, use a simplified rep., or just select the objects and choose 'Hide'.)  With this option set to 'no', only visible items will be included in the export data.

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