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Saving files in SolidWorks can be simplified by knowing its exporting options. STL (STereoLithography) files contain unconnected faceted polygons that describe the surface of a part or assembly and can be used with three-dimensional CAD and CAM systems, rapid prototypers, and other tools for analyzing 3D geometry and printing models. Choosing File, Save As in SolidWorks gives users an assortment of options for what kind of file to save. STEP files contain descriptions written according to International Organization for Standardization standards and represent a more common exchange format with engineering offices where different types of analysis might be conducted. The other major type is IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) which uses standard ASCII to store the solid 3D shapes made out of surfaces created within SOLIDWORKS that also include data in its own specification and thus does not require an interpreter or interface such as would typically occur during STL or STEP exchanges. Using SLDPRT will cause users the opportunity save their design project. The SolidWorks assembly or model contains parts of individual objects including a large collection, however when exporting they must remain within the file type of the component rather than anything else - though there is some confusion that it stands only as separate and standalone files as one cannot view but rather see from which original entity such data has originated, and all other exported SLDPRT will automatically include all their assemblies so long there hasn't any sort conflicts among individual entities contained within an assembly.