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Step file question

Step file question

Step file question

(OP)
Hi,
I would like to know if there is a way to create a step file for an assembly, but have the step file retain the colors for individual parts.  Currently when I create a step file all the parts have the generic white color.  Please help if you know a way.  I appreciate your assistance.  Thanks. Gil

RE: Step file question

(OP)
I got it to work.  In the config.pro file, set "step_appearance_layers_groups" to "yes".  Now when my step file is exported and subsequently imported, the parts retain their color.  I was able to answer my own question, but maybe this can help others who read it.  Thanks, Gil in TX

RE: Step file question

This might also differ between STEP versions, and it's not straightforward unfortunately. STEP 203 did not support colour, STEP 214 does support colour and since around 2007 STEP 203 also supports colours.

It's a colourful world :)

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