MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

Export STEP AP203/AP214 File Dialog

Used to change a log filename or directory, and also to change export settings.

You can access this dialog from the following:
  • Ribbon: select File > Export > Exchange File Types > Step (*.stp) and select an element to export


SettingDescription
File menu > Export As Opens the Export As dialog, whose controls are analogous to those in the Save As dialog.
File menu > Log File Opens the Log File dialog, which is used to change a log filename or directory. When you import a .stp file, MicroStation creates a log file and assigns it a .log extension. The log file has the same name and directory as your data (.stp) file. The controls are analogous to those in the Save As dialog.
Settings menu > Export Settings Opens the AP203/AP214 Export Settings dialog, which is used to change export settings.
Output File The Output File section displays the following criteria:
  • File — The data filename.
  • Log file — The log filename.
  • Schema — The schema name which defines the STEP application protocol used to create the data file.
  • Created on — The date the file was created.
  • Author — The name of the person responsible for the creation of the data in the file.
  • Organization — The author's organization, group, or company.
  • Approved by — The name of the person who approved the creation of the data in the file.
Status The Status section displays any translator messages that occur during the translation process.