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I am looking for some help on the best way(file format) to send out a pro/e top level assembly file to a vendor. I would like the vendor to see the main components but none of the sub-components. I was thinking of making a shrink wrap of the five (5) main components that make up the top level assembly and then creating another top level assembly with just the shrinkwrap assemblies.
Have you tried playing with the options found when creating an IGES from an Assembly under "File Structure"?
Flat
One Level
All Levels
All Parts
Maybe a combination of these options will work for you. You can create an IGES of an assembly as one big part, as separate components and I think of sub-assemblies.
I will be honest and say that I have not played with these options in a long time so it may not work for you. I remember playing with the different options in the past to find a combination that worked for a similar situation you have. If I had the time to test the options myself I would but I am too busy at the moment. I am sure you can play with these and see what results each give you when in an assembly and maybe find something that outputs what you are looking for.
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You can hide the components you don't want to include then make the step file. Only the visible components will be in the step file.
In Reply to Joe francz:
I am looking for some help on the best way(file format) to send out a pro/e top level assembly file to a vendor. I would like the vendor to see the main components but none of the sub-components. I was thinking of making a shrink wrap of the five (5) main components that make up the top level assembly and then creating another top level assembly with just the shrinkwrap assemblies.
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You cancreate a vendor specificsimplified rep of the assemblythat excludes all parts except theparts you want to send to that vendor. Then export the step file.
The rep can then be easily recalled If you need re-issue amodified set of the same parts.