Do you know if there is a way to simply record an assembly in Lite mode so that the 3D transmitted (step) does not allow the recipient to have access to the parts in detail? The objective is to carry out a complete study .
However, do you know of another solution that does not require the creation of a specific configuration and that allows you to save a light or merged step...
It all depends on what you want to convey. A method (bullies) consists of creating a Pack and go of your assembly in a single directory (Temporary). Delete files that you don't want to transmit directly to Windows Explorer. Open your assembly and save it in parts: Only external surfaces. Then convert this assembly to Parasolid (*X_t). Then save this Parasolid as a Step.
As a result, your customer will only have an outer envelope of your assembly (in surface) without having the Names of your parts in your Construction Tree.