Thanks for the help!
My question was unintentionally misleading - I don't necessarily need a
.STP file. I just need a dumb solid. I asked for .STP since I know
from previous experience that they're more user friendly than IGS
imports.
I tested a variety of methods. Shrinkwrap is the best. [save a copy -->
shrinkwrap] I had used this a long time ago on individual parts and
remembered the faceted / STL-esque appearance which is not what I was
looking for. BUT when you use the "Merged Solid" option when exporting,
the results are exactly what I was looking for. You also automatically
get a proe part with your start part features. I don't see any effect
of the quality parameter for this method [unlike faceted method, which
is affected by quality].
Here's a summary of other methods. I was concerned with file size,
whether or not the exported file imports as solid, and pre-selection
highlighting.
Type
Solid Parts?
Highlighting
Export File Size
Proe File After Import
IGES (surf)
Many parts solidify
Slow, annoying
28.8 mb
11.9 mb
IGES (solid)
Most parts solidify
Slow, annoying
14.4 mb
10.7 mb
STP (copy solid surfs quilts / solidify from all parts)
No solids
Fair
3.8 mb
4.4 mb
STP (copy solid surf quilts)
Most parts solidify
Fair
3.8 mb
4.4 mb
Shrinkwrap
All parts solidify
Minimal (best)
-
3.8 mb
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Gortner | Mechanical Engineer
CHASEDESIGN, LLC
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