Save as STEP Translator Sample
Description
This sample demonstrates how to save a STEP file using the STEP translator add-in.
Code Samples
Public Sub ExportToSTEP()
' Get the STEP translator Add-In.
Dim oSTEPTranslator As TranslatorAddIn
Set oSTEPTranslator = ThisApplication.ApplicationAddIns.ItemById("{90AF7F40-0C01-11D5-8E83-0010B541CD80}")
If oSTEPTranslator Is Nothing Then
MsgBox "Could not access STEP translator."
Exit Sub
End If
Dim oContext As TranslationContext
Set oContext = ThisApplication.TransientObjects.CreateTranslationContext
Dim oOptions As NameValueMap
Set oOptions = ThisApplication.TransientObjects.CreateNameValueMap
If oSTEPTranslator.HasSaveCopyAsOptions(ThisApplication.ActiveDocument, oContext, oOptions) Then
' Set application protocol.
' 2 = AP 203 - Configuration Controlled Design
' 3 = AP 214 - Automotive Design
oOptions.Value("ApplicationProtocolType") = 3
' Other options...
'oOptions.Value("Author") = ""
'oOptions.Value("Authorization") = ""
'oOptions.Value("Description") = ""
'oOptions.Value("Organization") = ""
oContext.Type = kFileBrowseIOMechanism
Dim oData As DataMedium
Set oData = ThisApplication.TransientObjects.CreateDataMedium
oData.FileName = "C:\temptest.stp"
Call oSTEPTranslator.SaveCopyAs(ThisApplication.ActiveDocument, oContext, oOptions, oData)
End If
End Sub