How to export a part as STEP file with cosmetic sketches visible?

[NM_10851135]

I've created a part model with lettering as a cosmetic sketch, and have been trying to export this part as a STEP file. However, whenever I open the step file, the lettering is completely missing. How can I ensure the cosmetic sketch lettering is visible on the exported STEP file?

Creo Parametric v7.0.4.0

[tbraxton]

If the datum option in the export filter is not active, try turning that on and report back. I would also use the ap214_is protocol as shown below.

[NM_10851135]

Hi, I don't seem to have that menu when I have been saving as a STEP file. I have been saving the file as a copy with the file extension set to .stp, is there some other way I should be exporting to get these options? 

[tbraxton]

File->Save as -> Save a copy

[NM_10851135]

This method did not work for me, I followed all of these steps but the STEP files generated do not visibly contain the cosmetic sketches. What might I be doing wrong here?

[tbraxton]

I don't have enough info to root cause the problem. Are you able to post your model or a test case model here?

[KenFarley]

Maybe it's the type of STEP you are outputting? I believe ap242 has a pretty comprehensive set of output data types it supports. You could try the different types and see if that's your problem.

[kdirth]

Checking Datums works well for me when exporting as STEP for all curve types.

Maybe your issue is with your import settings.

[Patriot_1776]

Don't use cosmetic sketches, they're total garbage for a number of reasons.  Use a datum curve instead, and that should output if you have the "Datums" checked.

[NM_10851135]

Okay, that is useful for future reference, but I have already used a cosmetic sketch here. Is there any way to get this to display on a STEP file?

[tbraxton]

I can confirm that it is possible to export a cosmetic sketch to a STEP file from within Creo. I have done it multiple times this week using the method I posted above.

[Patriot_1776]

Not that I know of.  Delete the cosmetic, and replace it with a curve.  Problem solved.

[KenFarley]

I've used cosmetic groove stuff a lot to provide text for engraving, particularly when I'm being a fancy lad and wanting to engrave company logos, precisely located scales, etc. Especially when I want the stuff being engraved to be *exactly* like I have it modeled. But that's a special case, perhaps.

[AK_10817682]

Make sure your cosmetic sketch layer is not hidden (you can check it thru view >> layers)

And then try to save as step, with settings that tbraxton mentioned,

It should be including cosmetic sketch into step file