AP 232 -- Technical Data Packaging

Sample Programs

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

Other Files

technical_data_packaging.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.
technical_data_packaging.nam: Short name abbreviations already installed in ST-Runtime.

Overview

EXPRESS source and associated files for STEP Part 232: Application Protocol for Technical Data Packaging Core Information and Exchange. The standard was published in 2002 as ISO 10303-232:2002(E).

Browse the AP 232 schema definitions, or view the EXPRESS source file.
AP-232 Recommended Practices v1 [PDF]

The full standard is available on the ISO web site as well as through national standards bodies.

Programming Libraries

For C++ programming, the ap232lib class library is pre-installed and provides AP232-specific classes for use with the ST-Developer ROSE programming library

Include File: stp_schema.h
Include Path: $(ROSE_INCLUDE)/ap232lib
Library Path: $(ROSE_LIB) with ap232lib.lib or -lap232lib
Class List
How to use

For Java programming, the ap232lib jar file is pre-installed and provides AP232-specific classes for use with the ST-Developer Java programming library

Import: com.steptools.schemas.technical_data_packaging
Jar File: $(ROSE)/lib/java/ap232lib.jar
Class List
How to use