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| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Export to STEP (.step/.stp) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Export to HTML | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Export to eDrawings | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Export to IGES (.igs) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Export to STL (.stl) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Export to Parasolid (.x_t) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Export to PDF | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Export to DWG | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Export to DXF | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Sheet Metal Flat Pattern (DXF) | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Rip / Publish All Configurations | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Process References to Individual Formats (Assemblies) | ✔️ (limit 5 refs) | ✔️ (unlimited) |
| Conditions (state/variables) | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Add Custom Annotations to PDF | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Merge PDF | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Table of Content | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Customizable ToC Columns | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Support for SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Extension-specific Export Location | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Custom Export Location | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Custom Filename | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Archive Exported Files | ✔️ | ✔️ |
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