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dunebuggyjay14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
March 7, 2022
Question

Why do my layers get messed up when creating STEP files?

  • March 7, 2022
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Hi guys, when I want to Export a STEP file of ONLY what is shown on my screen, I always get some assemblies that show up that should not. Like the layers get messed up.

 

See pics below.

 

How can I fix this so ONLY what is currently shown on my screen is exported out to STEP?

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Jay

 

 

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rzukowski13-Aquamarine
13-Aquamarine
March 7, 2022

The most consistent success I have had is by using simplified reps.  Using layers and Hidden mode always gave me problems.

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    19-Tanzanite
    pausob19-Tanzanite
    19-Tanzanite
    March 7, 2022

    Perhaps the latch solid model also has the other side of the latch included as a surface?

    In the export settings, try unchecking "Annotations" and then "quilts" and then export the STEP file...

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      dunebuggyjay14-AlexandriteAuthor
      14-Alexandrite
      March 7, 2022

      Unfortunately I tried that, I get the same result. 

      Putting them on simplified reps like mentioned above works, but its a ton of work on large assemblies. 

       

      It only seems to happen (as far as i can see)  on assemblies inside of assemblies. 

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      MartinHanak24-Ruby III
      24-Ruby III
      March 8, 2022

      Hi,

      maybe latch lock is included in more than one layer and these layers are "conflicting" -OR- latch lock is not included in any layer ?

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      dunebuggyjay14-AlexandriteAuthor
      14-Alexandrite
      March 8, 2022

      No conflicting layers. I am willing to bet its because its an assembly inside of an assembly.

       

      I have submitted this with files and video to PTC, and they told me they can repeat this problem on their end.

       

      This has been a problem for many years...and I usually just try and work around it. But figured i should see what the official explanation is as to why this happens. 

       

      When I hear something back from them, ill update this post.

       

       

       

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