So we are using Zeiss Calypso and a Contura CMM to inspect our parts. We save all of our models as STP (step) files so we can import them into Calypso. My question is though, is there anyway to export the models as a STEP file with the PMI attached? For some reason I can not export as a Step 242. Is this because I need to purchase yet another access key? I currently export using Step (AP203, or AP214).
I currently have Solidworks Professional.
Use SOLIDWORKS MBD
Thanks Erika, I found this out after talking to solidworks customer support and also Zeiss Customer Support (who was not helpful at all) come to find out my company does not have the MBD key and sees "no use in it" as the Engineers are saying it would take too much time for them to use MBD. Even though I told they them don't have to, and I will use it because it makes my job easier/faster/more efficient. But I guess I'm wrong, who knows lol
Another solution could be to convert your Solidworks files to STEP with an external converter that keeps PMIs. Maybe you can try CrossManager.
Use SOLIDWORKS MBD