topic Step export not using appearance settings in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Step export not using appearance settings

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:05:48 GMT

When exporting a STEP file I'm getting a number of components being exported without their appearance textures applied. This started happening after I applied physical material properties. I have tried to reapply the appearance but it doesn't take. This is causing issues with our manufacturing partners. Please help.

I have attached screenshots of the same part when vied from Fusion and E-Drawings. I get the same result using my PCB layout tool (Cadence Allegro).

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

shahriarsifat1802164 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:31:26 GMT

Hi,
You can have a try to make the model convert into .iges or .obj file rather than .step file.
I think this will help you to get a proper appearance there.
Thank you.

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:10:14 GMT

Sadly our layout tool requires STEP rather than IGES. For months I've been exporting files without issue.

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

g-andresen — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:37:09 GMT

Hi,

have a look at this thread

günther

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

TrippyLighting — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:59:38 GMT

Hmmm... would you have an example file that exhibits that behavior?

I just tested this briefly with 2 components and a red/blue base color and an image-based texture on the top face of the red box and after re-importing the exported STEP into Fusion the colors and the texture both show up.

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:17:08 GMT

@TrippyLighting Thanks for doing that. I've attached one of the problem assemblies. Fingers crossed you can replicate the issue!

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

TrippyLighting — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:11:00 GMT

I do see the same issue (missing textures), but I am not entirely sure yet why.

It will take me some time to investigate.

@Anonymous did anything change in the STEP export code recently?

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:13:05 GMT

That's good news. I was worried that once exported it would all work fine.

Re: Step export not using appearance settings

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:44:32 GMT

@TrippyLighting @jodom Were you able to find a fix or a workaround for this issue