Exporting an IGES model
- General Overview
- Step-By-Step
- Tips and Tricks
- Related Tools
Export welds: 
or 
. If this box is checked, welds are output to the IGES file. If this option is not checked, welds will not be output to the file.
Export holes: or . If this box is checked, holes are output to the IGES file. If the box is not checked, holes will not be output to the file.
Export bolts: or . If this box is checked, bolts are output to the IGES file. If the box is not checked, bolts will not be output to the file.
Translation: 0 or a positive/negative distance. Each member’s work points have specific global X, Y, and Z coordinates at both ends in the 3D model. To move all members in the exported file by a set amount along X, Y, and/or Z, enter that distance here.
0 for X and Y and Z exports a model with the same origin ( 0, 0, 0 global coordinate ) as the model in your current Job.
A positive distanceadds to the X, Y or Z coordinates of all exported members.
A negative distancesubtracts from the X, Y or Z coordinates of all exported members.
Rotate CCW around Z axis: A positive or negative (-) number of degrees. Rotation is around the Z global axis . A value of 0 designates no rotation of the STEP model. A positive number rotates the STEP model counterclockwise that number of degrees. A negative number rotates the STEP model clockwise that number of degrees.
OK (or the Enter key) closes this screen and applies the settings.
Cancel (or the Esc key) closes this screen without saving any changes.
1 . Click the Export Model icon, which is pictured above. The icon can be found on the Import/Export page > Model section.
Method 2: Click Export Model on the home screen. The command can be found on the Export tab in the 3D section. Skip step 2.
Alternative: Use the Find Tool by searching the command name and clicking the Export Model icon, which is pictured above.
Learn more about alternative methods for launching commands.
2 . The status line prompts Select members, and the Select - Pan - Menu mouse bindings become active. Select the member(s), then press Enter or right-click and select OK.
Alternative: Press the Esc key or right-click and select Cancel to end the command.
3 . The Export Model window opens. Select IGES as the Export file format. Set the Destination where you want the file to be sent. Directory outputs the file to a folder. Select Properties to open the IGES Properties window (as shown on the General Overview tab).
4 . Select OK to export the .igs file.
Alternative: Press the Esc key or select Cancel to end the command.
