AP 240 -- Feature-Based Process Planning

Sample Programs

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

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

Other Files

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

Overview

EXPRESS source and associated files for STEP Part 240: Application Protocol For Process Plans For Machined Products. The standard was published in 2005 as ISO 10303-240:2005(E).

Browse the AP 240 schema definitions, or view the EXPRESS source file.

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

Programming Libraries

For C++ programming, the ap240lib class library is pre-installed and provides AP240-specific classes for use with the ST-Developer ROSE programming library

Include File: stp_schema.h
Include Path: $(ROSE_INCLUDE)/ap240lib
Library Path: $(ROSE_LIB) with ap240lib.lib or -lap240lib
Class List
How to use

For Java programming, the ap240lib jar file is pre-installed and provides AP240-specific classes for use with the ST-Developer Java programming library

Import: com.steptools.schemas.process_planning_schema
Jar File: $(ROSE)/lib/java/ap240lib.jar
Class List
How to use