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Enter the XYZ menu.  This is the Parametric Tube Data menu in STEP mode, and the either the MASTER TUBE or MEASURED TUBE menus in VTube-LASER mode.<br><br>
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 6 September 2018

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This article shows how to build a STEP file from VTube-LASER.

Contents


STEP 1 - Switch On the Correct Model in the Viewport

There are several models that can be turned on in the viewport. Remember that whatever surface model is displayed in the viewport will be in the STEP file that you export. This includes the envelope and scanned data.

Vtl v2.9.14 SeveralModelsOn Small180.png

In this example, we are going to display on the MASTER model before exporting.

Press F2 and then F3 after selecting the model to redraw the model.

Vtl v2.9.14 MasterModelsOn Small180.png

STEP 2 - ENTER the DATA HANDLING Menu

Enter the Data Handling menu.

Click on the File Data tab menu.

Click on "Export Viewport Model to STEP File".

Vtl v2.9.14 datahandling filedata exportstep.png

STEP 3 - PRESS the "Export to STEP" BUTTON

Set the options that you want in the two check boxes, then press the "Export to STEP" button.

Vtl v2.9.14 ExportSTEPfile button.png



STEP 4 - Choose the Export Path in the Path Manager

Either...

  1. Click on the path and press the "Use Path Selected" button for the export path.

  2. Or double click on the path you want to use for exporting.

  3. Or you can "Continue with No Selection" to use the Windows dialog starting in the default VTube folder.

Vtl v2.9.14 ExportSTEPfile PathManager.png



STEP 5 - Choose the Filename and Press the Save Button

The filename will be suggested from the Part Number. You can change it if you want to, then press Enter on the keyboard or press the Save button with the mouse.

Vtl v2.9.14 ExportSTEPfile SaveDialog.png






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