Exporting Geometry

You can export the components in the active work area by using the Export feature in the app. The export data is useful for viewing and working on the model in other apps.

Before you begin: Collaborative space owners have the ability to restrict the Import and Export use in collaborative spaces.
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Working with 3DSpace
  1. From the standard area of the action bar, select Export .

    Note: Save the changes before exporting.

  2. In the Export dialog box, select the Destination.

    Note: Select 3DDrive to obtain a link to the exported file and send it in a message or email.

    OptionDescription
    File on disk You can export the file to a storage device on your local system.
    3DDrive You can export the file to a 3DEXPERIENCE location that you have access to on the cloud such as a 3DDrive. Within the 3DDrive, you have the option to export the file your folder or to a shared folder. Click the folder to select a 3DDrive and path.

    When you have 3DDrive selected, the Get link to file in 3DDrive option is displayed. Select Get link to file in 3DDrive to copy the 3DDrive link. You can paste this link in a file or email. If the recipient has access to the folder, they can use the link to access that exported file.

    Note: The link appears after you click Export and this dialog box closes.

    In the Copy Link dialog box, click Copy link. The link is added to your system's clipboard. Click to close the link. Use Paste to add the link in the file or email.
  3. In the File Name field, edit the name of the file that you want to export.
    The default file name is similar to the file name displayed in the Design Manager.
  4. From the list, select a File Format:
    OptionDescription
    SLDXML

    Exports the model data in SOLIDWORKS XML (*.sldxml) format.

    3DXML

    Exports the model data in 3DXML (*.3dxml) format.

    3MF

    Exports the model data in 3MF (*.3mf) format. This 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) is a 3D printing format that allows full-fidelity 3D.
    ACIS

    Exports the model in ACIS (*.sat) format.

    IGS

    Exports the model data in IGES (*.igs) format.

    STEP

    Exports the model data in STEP (*.step) format.

    The STEP export option provides two export formats:

    • AP203 - This file type does not manage colors and layers.
    • AP214 has everything an AP203 file includes plus, colors, layers, geometric dimensioning, and tolerance. AP214 is an extension of AP203.
    STL

    Exports the model data in a binary Stereolithography (*.stl) format.

  5. Select the options available for the file format you have selected.
    OptionDescription
    SLDXML No options are available.
    3DXML
    Allow editing
    Exports the 3DXML file without restrictions and editable by other users.
    For review (read-only)
    Exports the 3DXML as a read-only file and cannot be edited.
    3MF
    Resolution
    Exports the STL file with the following options.
    Maximum Chordal Deviation
    Chordal deviation is the perpendicular distance between the actual curve and the approximating line segments. Enter a value in the box or use the slider to specify the maximum chordal distance (range from 0.01 to 1 mm).
    Maximum Angle Deviation
    Angle deviation is the distance between incidence and exit angles. Enter a value in the box or use the slider to specify the maximum angle distance (range from 0.05 to 30 degrees).
    ACIS No options are available.
    IGS No options are available.
    STEP No options are available.
    STL
    Resolution
    Exports the STL file with the following options.
    Maximum Chordal Deviation
    Chordal deviation is the perpendicular distance between the actual curve and the approximating line segments. Enter a value in the box or use the slider to specify the maximum chordal distance (range from 0.01 to 1 mm).
    Maximum Angle Deviation
    Angle deviation is the distance between incidence and exit angles. Enter a value in the box or use the slider to specify the maximum angle distance (range from 0.05 to 30 degrees).
  6. Click Export.