Exporting....File Type Defaults?

[jfleming]

Is there a way to control the Default Filetypes for the export options. In example attached, I prefer to use Step AP 242 File, versus Step AP 203. It sounds trivial, but it is 2 extra mouse-clicks every time I export a file. It adds up though.

The same is true for DWG Files.. It defaults to AutoCAD 2018 file, but we prefer to use the AutoCAD 2000 file. Again, "only" 2 extra mouse-clicks, but they add up. I can feel the carpel-tunnel already

A nice enhancement would be having the ability to control the default for all exports. Maybe it exists and I am not aware??

 

[DavidJ]

Jason,

Your previously used export type should be remembered and offered by default the next time you export - IF you choose File -> Export from Menu bar.

For example, I've just tested on my system - from Part workspace export offered STL, - from drawing workspace export offered DWG(2000)

If you choose from File tab of Ribbon, the behaviour is not the same (presumably due the different hierarchy.

 

[jfleming]

Ok.... That works.

I don't understand why I MUST have both the "new style" Ribbon displayed, and then also the "old style" menu bar displayed to achieve desired results.

File>Export from one is an entirely different function than File>Export in the other.

No other software packages I utilize have this "double" menu setup.

 

[DavidJ]

I suspect it is as simple as functionality designed by different people at different time, and then some secondary behaviour gets lost in the noise. Am not excusing it - lack of consistency across different parts of the UI is a pet hate of mine.