Export to CAD format
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-It is possible to export objects to files in the following CAD-neutral formats: BREP, STEP, IGES, XAO.
+It is possible to export objects to files in the following CAD-neutral formats: BREP, STEP, IGES, XAO, STL.
To export objects to a file select in the Main Menu *File -> Export -> To CAD formats...* item.
+
The following property panel will be opened:
.. figure:: images/Export_panel.png
**Export property panel**
-In this panel, it is necessary to select desirable format of export file. It can be **'BREP, STEP, IGES'** or **'XAO'**. In case of first choice the format of exported file will be defined according to file extension. The file name and path can be defined in **Export file** field by direct input or browsing with **'...'** button, which opens **Export file** dialog box:
+In this panel, it is necessary to select desirable format of export file. It can be **'BREP, STEP, IGES'** , **'XAO'** or **'STL'** .
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+Export to BREP, STEP, IGES
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+In case of first choice the format of exported file will be defined according to file extension. The file name and path can be defined in **Export file** field by direct input or browsing with **'...'** button, which opens **Export file** dialog box:
.. figure:: images/ExportFileDlg.png
:align: center
- **Dialog box tp export in CAD-neutral format**
+ **Dialog box to export in CAD-neutral format**
Selection list in the property panel contains a list of exported objects which can be selected in a viewer or object browser.
+*Note*: For XAO format, selection list is not available, the whole part is exported.
+
**Apply** button exports the file.
**Cancel** button cancels the operation.
:param list: A list of exporting objects
-.. py:function:: model.exportToXAO(Part_doc, FileNameString, [ObjectsList, Author, GeometryName])
+.. py:function:: model.exportToXAO(Part_doc, FileNameString, Author="", GeometryName="")
+.. py:function:: model.exportToXAO(Part_doc, FileNameString, Object, Author="", GeometryName="")
:param part: The current part object
:param string: The file name
- :param list: A list of exporting objects, if necessary
- :param string: The name of the author
- :param string: The name for the shape processed in GEOMETRY module
+ :param object: An exporting object, if necessary
+ :param string: The name of the author, empty by default
+ :param string: The name for the shape processed in GEOMETRY module, empty by default
Result
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The Result of operation is an exported file.
**See Also** a sample TUI Script of :ref:`tui_export_file` operation.
+
+Export to STL
+"""""""""""""
+In this case, the following property panel will be opened:
+
+.. figure:: images/ExportSTL.png
+ :align: center
+
+ **Dialog box to export in STL format**
+
+
+The file name and path can be defined in **Export file** field by direct input or browsing with ‘…’ button, which opens Export file dialog box.
+
+**Object** field contains an exported object which can be selected in a viewer or object browser.
+
+**Deflection** (**Relative** or **Absolute**) has to be chosen and defined in the corresponding field as well as the **File type** which can defined as **Binary** or as **ASCII**.
+
+
+**Apply** button exports the file.
+
+**Cancel** button cancels the operation.
+
+**TUI Command**:
+
+.. py:function:: model.exportToSTL(Part_doc, FileNameString, selectedShape, relative, absolute, isRelative, isASCII)
+
+ :param part: The current part object
+ :param string: The file name
+ :param object: An exporting object
+ :param real: value of the relative deflection
+ :param real: value of the absolute deflection
+ :param boolean: indicate if use deflection relative
+ :param boolean: indicate if the file is in ASCII type
+
+Result
+""""""
+
+The Result of operation is an exported STL file.
+
+**See Also** a sample TUI Script of :ref:`tui_export_file_STL` operation.
