# Export SAT

## Command Description

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This command exports a 3D model to a SAT file. The export can be manual or automatic on the save event. The command can be configured in the Be.Smart T4I Settings window on the Publisher -> SAT tab.

## Command Location

* Part and Assembly environments

## Command Settings

`Be.Smart T4I -> Be.Smart T4I -> Edit settings -> Publisher -> SAT`

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1. Automatically creates a SAT file from the active part or assembly after saving.
2. Sets an output folder for SAT files. When empty, SAT is created in the SAT subfolder in the same location as the source part or assembly. More can be found in [saving-files-using-relative-paths](https://help.besmart.software/t4i/commands-overview/be.smart-t4i/edit-settings/publisher/saving-files-using-relative-paths "mention").
3. Select to include sketches in the exported SAT file.

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For larger files, the publishing process may take a long time to complete. In such cases, it is not recommended to use automatic on-save publishing. To speed up your workflows, disable the on-save publishing in settings and use manual publishing instead.
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