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This page describes how to export a [[Supravision]] file from VTube-STEP.<br><br>
You can use this feature to convert STEP file data into tube data that is compatible with other programs that can import [[Supravision]] files.<br><br>
For example, this process works well with [[TubeCAD]] Pro.  Import the STEP into VTube, then export the calculated data as [[Supravision]] files, then import the [[Supravision]] file into [[TubeCAD]] Pro.  (See Step 6 below to see how easy this is.)<br><br><br>

==STEPS for EXPORTING a [[Supravision]] FILE from VTube==



=== STEP 1 - Import a Solid Model or Manually Enter Part Data in VTube===

====Import Solid Model====
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You can import data using one of the import formats - like import a STEP or IGES model of a tube shown here.<br><br>
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====Collect Straights and Calculate====
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This shows after the collection process (where you select the straights), then calculating the centerline, diameter, and radii data from the model.
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====Calculate Values====
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The XYZ centerline coordinates and LRA bender data is the resulting data from an import (this can be manually entered and adjusted also).
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=== STEP 2 - Enter the Import/Export Menu button in the Navigation Pane===

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Click on the Import/Export button in the Navigation Pane.

Now click on the EXPORT [[Supravision]] button in the EXPORT section of the menu.<br><br>
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=== STEP 3 - Click on SAVE in the [[Supravision]] Export Window===

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The [[Supravision]] export window lets you setup and save the [[Supravision]] file to any place on the disk or network.
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=== STEP 4 - Choose An Output Path in the Path Manager===

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The Path Manager lets you choose a path from a list of saved paths that you use often.  Double click on the output path.
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=== STEP 5 - Save the New File===

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In the Save dialog, edit name, then press save.<br><br>
The name it will suggest will always the Part Number value in Part Setup by default.<br><br>
If you enter a filename with no filename extension, then VTube will automatically append .$$$ to the end of the name.  (We don't recommend other extensions since they are non-standard.)
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=== STEP 6 - Load the [[Supravision]] File Into the External Program===

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Other programs, like [[TubeCAD]] or [[CNC Bender]] controls, can import [[Supravision]] files to establish new parts.<br><br>
For example, for [[TubeCAD]], you can import the [[Supravision]] file that VTube-STEP created using the Import [[Supravision]] menu.<br><br>
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== How to Move the SV Export Button to the Top==

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To make it easier to get to, you might want to move the [[Supravision]] export button to the top of the EXPORT list.<br><br>
1 - Click on the display setup button.<br><br>
2 - Click on the button name in the list and then move it up to the top.<br><br>
3 - Press OK<br><br>
The buttons will reorder based on your setup.
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