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STEP File Saving Problem
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STEP File Saving Problem

STEP File Saving Problem

(OP)
I have version 2007 and prefer to convert solidworks files to STEP files for email. Noticed today solid files, in particular fillets, reverese themselves from concave to covex or vice versa. Problem is solved when I save under 2006 version still in my computer. Other seats in department read my 2006 saved solid files correctly but not my 2007 saved solid files correctly. I have had people email me back my 2007 saved files that they recieved incorrectly and my computer reads them correctly. Do not have IT Department or Solidworks maint. to help so I would appreciate any help in resolving problem.

RE: STEP File Saving Problem

Can you list your service pack, OS, and video card model and driver versions?

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RE: STEP File Saving Problem

This is a phenomenon peculiar to STEP translation.  It used to happen a lot in Pro/E.

When do you find the fillets reversed?  Can you view STEP files without opening in another system, or is it happening when they reach their destination and are retranslated?  What program is opening your STEP files?

You can use PS-Exchange to view STEP file contents without translating.  <http://www.delcam.com>

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RE: STEP File Saving Problem

What format of STEP are you saving as, STEP AP203 or AP214?  I've only used AP203 and have not had any troubles.

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RE: STEP File Saving Problem

Try saving as an IGES in SW. Reopen the IGES in SW, and then try saving it as a STEP. Reopen the STEP file to verify. If that doesn't work try saving it as a Parasolid and follow the above procedures.

I had problems saving a STEP file the otherday (different error), and just kept screwing around with the software until it worked.

Macduff spin
Colin Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Design Engineer
Solidworks 2007 SP 5.0
Dell 390 XP Pro SP 2
Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB

RE: STEP File Saving Problem

(OP)
MadMango, I am using STEP AP203 format and had never encountered this effect till today. Macduff I resaved the STEP file under a 2006 SW version to STEP and that worked, I try your suggestion. Thetic fist was a 2006 SW version that was opening it ,I am unaware what the prototyping company we are using uses but they recieved the the same bad file. Thanks for the help.

RE: STEP File Saving Problem

Will your RP company accept parasolid file formats?  That will probably work the best.

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RE: STEP File Saving Problem

Thanks for the star, and your welcome. I will never let any software get the best of me.

Macduff spin
Colin Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Design Engineer
Solidworks 2007 SP 5.0
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB

RE: STEP File Saving Problem

You can really crush parasolids down to small sizes (when Zipping).  Plus, if you save an assembly as a parasolid, the recipient can open it in SolidWorks (or whatever) and it will automatically generate the individual part files.

Plus, SolidWorks is built on the parasolid kernel, so you don't get such anomalies as you mentioned--just nice stable results.

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www.industrialdesignhaus.com
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