Layer settings for export

SMARTElectrode introduces two persistent layers “SE_EXPORT_DISPLAYED” and “SE_EXPORT_HIDDEN” to improve control of visible items during 3d export to STEP, IGES or other formats.

What is the benefit of this enhancement?

For downstream processes it’s a common requirement to deliver the 3d data in a tidy state. To meet this requirement, two new layers are introduced with this release:

SE_EXPORT_HIDDEN — is automatically populated with items hidden in export. Items available on “SE_EXPORT_DISPLAYED” are skipped and stay visible. Features and geom-items hidden by default:
- axis
- planes
- coordinate systems
- curves
- quilts
- datum surfaces
- cosmetics
- points (if not registered as measuring point)
- any of above when part of data sharing features (merge, cutout, ...)
- any of above when part of import feature
SE_EXPORT_DISPLAYED — use this layer to control which items should be displayed in export. This can be done interactively or by option SE_EDM_DISPLAY_LAYERS.

SMARTElectrode blanks “SE_EXPORT_HIDDEN” and shows all other layers before a part is exported. These layers remain after export and additional items to be hidden or shown can be added to these layers by user. This gives users a better control of the result. Delete both layers to recreate the layers on export in default state.

Two new export options can be used for preset. Use option SE_EDM_DISPLAY_LAYERS to define a semicolon separated list of layer and/or feature names that have to be displayed. Use option SE_EDM_RESET_LAYERS or checkbox “Reset export layer” in Output UI to reset content of both layers on export.

Additional Information

Tips:	None.
Limitations:	No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality?	Yes. Replaces optional usage of layer settings file (layer_settings.txt) in export configurations and interfaces.
Configuration options associated with this functionality:	Export options SE_EDM_DISPLAY_LAYERS and SE_EDM_RESET_LAYERS.