Circuit Diagram Analysis
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The issue is not with the module object itself—it’s due to how Flux handles STEP export. STEP files typically include only board-related objects and mounted components that are electrically or logically connected to the design. Since your module isn’t connected (it was added solely for its 3D model), it may be omitted from the STEP export even though it appears in the STL export (which is more of a complete 3D view).
To include the module in your STEP file:
- Check the module’s properties and confirm it is flagged to be exported with the board.
- If needed, consider temporarily “attaching” (or virtually connecting) the module to the PCB (which won’t affect electrical function) so that Flux recognizes it as part of the overall assembly.
- Review the STEP export settings to see if there is an option to include disconnected objects.
Reviewing the Flux documentation on STEP export and board assembly may also help clarify which objects are included in STEP files versus STL files.
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I added one wire and gnd of the module to the PCB in schematic. It seems also not enough to export the module in .step?
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Connecting just one wire (even to ground) may not be enough for Flux to recognize the module as mechanically part of the board assembly for STEP export. In Flux, the STEP export tends to include only those objects that are formally mounted or fully connected as parts of the final assembly. Here are a few suggestions:
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Ensure a proper mechanical connection:
Try adding an appropriate connector footprint or mechanical mounting points rather than a single signal wire so that the module is recognized as an integral part of the assembly. -
Review component properties:
Verify that the module’s properties indicate it should be included in the STEP export. Sometimes there’s a flag or setting for including external 3D assets. -
Check export settings:
Look into the STEP export options to see if there’s a setting to include disconnected elements. Flux may automatically exclude items that aren’t fully integrated into the board design electrically and mechanically.
Following these steps should help integrate your module into the STEP export.
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