To Export Weld and Joint Information in xMCF Format
You can export from Creo to an xMCF (Extended Master Connection File) file. It is an .xml structured file as defined by ISO 8329. This format defines standards for connection and joint information. It can be used across different engineering functions, tools, and stages in product lifecycle management.
Currently, connection information is exported only for Joint Members and Spot Weld features in xMCF format.
1. Click > > 
Export. The Export Welds and Joints Information dialog box opens.
Export. The Export Welds and Joints Information dialog box opens.2. Next to New file name, type a name for the file.
3. To export the information in xMCF (Extended Master Connection File) format, next to Type, click the arrow and select xMCF (*.xml).
You can define the default .xml file format by setting the weld_export_type configuration option.
4. To define the level in the model for which to export information:
a. Click Options. The XML Export Options dialog box opens.
b. Select or clear the Include all levels check box to define the export level:
▪ To export information for the currently active level (model), clear the check box.
After you click OK, next to New file name, the name of the active level will appear as the new name.
▪ To export information for the currently active level and all levels under it, select the check box.
After you click OK, next to New file name, ‘Multiple file names’ will appear as the new name.
You can define the default export level by setting the weld_export_all_levels configuration option.
5. For spot welds, to choose which parameters define the sequence in which the connections in the file are manufactured, select an option:
◦ Regeneration & sequence ID—The connections in the file will be manufactured based on the feature regeneration order and the sequence within the feature.
◦ Feature & sequence ID—The connections in the file will be manufactured based on the feature sequence order and the sequence within the feature.
6. Click OK. The XML Export Options dialog box closes.
7. Click OK. The Export Welds and Joints Information dialog box closes. An .xml file is exported to the working directory.