Hello,
From my understanding the STEP export function uses the global coordinate system of a part.
Is it possible to use another coordinate system as base coordinate system for the export?
Regards
Johnny
Step Export using local coordinate system
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Re: Step Export using local coordinate system
I don't know, but I would just use draft move to move the part to be exported to the global origin
Re: Step Export using local coordinate system
I'm not quite sure what this option does, but you may try Preferences->Import-Export->STEP->Export->Export single object placement.Johnny Geling wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:03 am Is it possible to use another coordinate system as base coordinate system for the export?
You may have to use a step import or export before going to preferences in order to make the preferences available.
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Re: Step Export using local coordinate system
I used this setting. No luck.chrisb wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:04 amI'm not quite sure what this option does, but you may try Preferences->Import-Export->STEP->Export->Export single object placement.Johnny Geling wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:03 am Is it possible to use another coordinate system as base coordinate system for the export?
You may have to use a step import or export before going to preferences in order to make the preferences available.
It would help when multiple coordinate systems are exported to the STEP format.
In that case I can reposition in the receiving application.
Johnny