Step files

[bmozley]

Creo Community,



In creating a step file, is there a way to create one such that there
are no parts in the model tree.

For an example, I have an assy with 4 parts, I merge them together as
one part, then open this part

and create a step file as -Solids, then when I open the step file, I'm
seeing the 4 parts in the model tree.

Alternatively, If I create a step file as -Surfaces, and open the step
file there are no parts at all.

I would like to be able to create a step file as a solid without showing
the part structure. Any ideas?



Brad

Creo 2 M040






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[TomU]

You may very well be creating a single model in the step file. It's hard to say without looking at the actual export data. I think the issue you're running into has to do with re-opening that same file in Pro/Creo. By default, if Pro/Creo sees multiple bodies of geometry, it will assume it's an assembly and create a separate part for each one. You can force it to open the import data as a part, but if the different solid bodies touch at all, they will immediately become merged into one. Assuming your different parts aren't actually touching, try bringing the STEP file into an empty part. You will only have one feature, the import, but you should have 4 different bodies of solid geometry.

Tom U.