AP 223 -- Cast Parts

Sample Programs

Create a product with the common STEP structure needed to get started with geometry.

Create a product with the common STEP structure needed to add descriptive and measure properties.

Create a round hole feature with a parametric description (circular profile swept along a linear path) and flat bottom condition.

Other Files

cast_parts_schema.ws: An example working set with recommended complex instance combinations (AND/ORs). Use this if you generate your own C++ classes with the EXPRESS compiler.
cast_parts_schema.nam: Short name abbreviations already installed in ST-Runtime.

Overview

EXPRESS source and associated files for STEP Part 223: Application Protocol for Exchange of Design and Manufacturing Product Information for Cast Parts. The standard was published in 2008 as ISO 10303-223:2008(E).

AP223 schema definitions (source file)

Programming Libraries

For C++ programming, the ap223lib class library is pre-installed and provides AP223-specific classes for use with the ST-Developer ROSE programming library

Include File: stp_schema.h
Include Path: $(ROSE_INCLUDE)/ap223lib
Library Path: $(ROSE_LIB) with ap223lib.lib or -lap223lib
Class List
How to use

For Java programming, the ap223lib jar file is pre-installed and provides AP223-specific classes for use with the ST-Developer Java programming library

Import: com.steptools.schemas.cast_parts_schema
Jar File: $(ROSE)/lib/java/ap223lib.jar
Class List
How to use