Save Child Parts To STL

Save Child Parts To STL

File: Product_Document_Scripts/Save_Child_Parts_To_STL.py
Version: 1.0
Document Type: CATProduct

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Description

Exports all CATParts in an open CATProduct to individual STL files. Files are saved to a subfolder named STL_Export_ProductName alongside the product file. If the product has not been saved, files are exported to a subfolder in the user's Downloads folder.

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Requirements

Requirement	Value
Python	>= 3.10
pycatia	>= 0.8.3
wxPython	Not required
Open document	CATProduct with child parts

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Usage

1. Open a CATProduct document containing CATParts
2. Run the script — no user input is required
3. All CATParts are exported to STL files automatically

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Output

STL files are saved to a folder alongside the product file:

ProductFolder\
    STL_Export_MyProduct\
        Part1.stl
        Part2.stl
        Part3.stl

If the product has not been saved to disk yet, files go to:

C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\STL_Export_MyProduct\

If STL files with the same names already exist they will be overwritten.

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Notes

• Each CATPart is opened as a standalone document before export and closed afterward — parts loaded via a product are in visualization mode and produce empty exports if not re-opened this way
• Focus is returned to the original CATProduct when all exports are complete
• The product is put into Design Mode and all terminal nodes are activated before the export loop begins
• The export folder is created automatically if it does not exist