Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0
User Interface Location: Click File > Save As > Options… > Application protocol
Description
Creo Parametric now includes support for exporting files to STEP AP242 Edition 3.
- This new export file format adheres to ISO standards for STEP AP242 Edition 3.
- Edition 3 expands on the capabilities of prior editions with an emphasis on Product Manufacturing Information (PMI).

Benefits
- Improves collaboration with downstream applications and third-party systems.
- Provides more robust and comprehensive support for Model Based Definition.
- Improves support for note annotations to capture relevant semantic product manufacturing information (PMI).
- Improves annotation definition by supporting additional references for note annotations and including them in the STEP AP242 file.
Additional Information
| Tips: | None. |
| Limitations: | See article STEP ap242_e3 limitations in Creo |
| Does this replace existing functionality? | No. |
| Configuration option associated with this functionality: | None. |
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