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Go to File Import STL to import the STL file into SolidWorks. Select the STL file and click Open to import it into SolidWorks. SolidWorks will create a new part from the STL Go to File Import STL to import the STL file into SolidWorks. Select the STL file and click Open to import it into SolidWorks. SolidWorks will create a new part from the STL file.

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You can import mesh (*.stl, *.obj, *.off, *.ply, *.ply2), VRML (*.wrl), and 3D manufacturing format (*.3mf) files. Import SOLIDWORKS imports mesh files as one of the following: Graphics bodies Mesh BREP bodies Standard SOLIDWORKS BREP bodies, according to the import option you select when importing mesh files. For more information, see Graphics Mesh and Mesh BREP Bodies. If you select an import option as: Solid Body or Surface Body without selecting Mesh body options, SOLIDWORKS imports the mesh file as a standard SOLIDWORKS BREP body with limitations: The import replaces each facet by a face (performance slows with increased numbers of faces.) The mesh file cannot have more than 500,000 facets. Solid Body or Surface Body with Mesh body options selected, SOLIDWORKS imports the mesh file as a mesh BREP body. Graphics Body, SOLIDWORKS imports the mesh file as a graphic body.In mesh BREP and graphics bodies, a warning indicates if the mesh file has more than 5,000,000 facets. The message is a warning and not an error because more powerful computers with faster processors and more memory may be able to import mesh files with more than 5,000,000 facets. Imported PLY files must have faces. The software cannot import PLY files with no faces. Recommendation: Graphics bodies import faster. In SOLIDWORKS, you can convert them to mesh BREP bodies, and therefore import mesh files as graphics bodies. Export The STL translator exports SOLIDWORKS part and assembly documents as STL files. Click: to access STL export options and save the data in .stl format. Print 3D (Standard toolbar) to print a prototype. SOLIDWORKS assembly files that you export as *.stl files are imported into SOLIDWORKS as part documents. You can assign a unit of measure to a model for import and export. Topic: Import .stl file (Read 12291 times) Hi,The only compatible file format that describes a 3D object between Solidworks and CamBam is a .stl file. I have exported a very simple block object from Solidworks and opened it in CamBam - No problems!However, once in CamBam I cannot seem to be able to do anything with it as it is a "surface". I have tried exploding it, converting it to a polyline - but nothing works. I want to be able to import parts designed with Solidoworks and generate toolpaths with CamBam and then export the .nc files. There must be some route through as CamBam does support the .stl file format - I am jsut unsure of how to work with it!?Regards,Tom Logged try Draw->Surface->from Mesh FileYou can also use a 3rd party programme like Meshlab to convert your file to .3ds which can be directly imported and machined in CamBamI am currently using Rel 6 Rev c Deadly Donkey « Last Edit: May 10, 2009, 20:09:48 pm by Bertram » Logged Remember: You are unique....Just like everyone else! Hi Tom.Have you tried selecting the object and applying either a 3D Bas Relief, or 3D Profile MOP, which are under Machining in the Menu?Martin. Logged Hi,I have tried Draw>Surface>from mesh file and my object is now in CamBam however it would appear that I can do little with it! I have tried adding 3D profile MOP and nothing seems to happen. When I try to generate toolpaths nothing happens

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#1 Here's my video on importing 3D files into Alibre. From Solidworks and CREO, to .STEP and .STL files. And the forum and Alibre subreddit get an advanced premiereBy the way, here's the script I use for the STL Import. I seem to remember that I got it from this forum, but I don't remember where I got it from. And I can't seem to find it again. Please give me some feedback on whether you've seen this before and who is the original author. Thanks! Last edited: Jan 22, 2025 #2 HI ,@NateLiquidGravity created the script and you can find it on his private page along with other scripts he created and information about the frame builder (Proprietary and licensed).LiquidGravityCongratulations again for your videos, good things.Regards,Francesco #3 Oh man!!! Of course! I'll change the description to point to that page. Nate is the man! tyc Senior Member #5 Great video. Thanks for sharing.Alibre is powerful in opening assemblies/parts of other native file formats. It is highly valuable when you need to collaborate.STL import could be streamlined within the software, although the combination of script and executable from Github does the job.One note, FreeCAD STL-STEP conversion process does merge flat surfaces into one, however it will leave the curved features such as holes and radii tessellated. Shown below; #7 Great video. Thanks for sharing.Alibre is powerful in opening assemblies/parts of other native file formats. It is highly valuable when you need to collaborate.STL import could be streamlined within the software, although the combination of script and executable from Github does the job.One note, FreeCAD STL-STEP conversion process does merge flat surfaces into one, however it will leave the curved features such as holes and radii tessellated. Shown below;View attachment 43813Ok, I didn't know that. Last time I used it it didn't. I distinctly remember going through the flat surfaces with the remove face tool.Good to know. Go to File Import STL to import the STL file into SolidWorks. Select the STL file and click Open to import it into SolidWorks. SolidWorks will create a new part from the STL

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CAD Exchanger allows to view, explore, and convert 3D CAD models across 30+ key CAD formats, incl. native (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, Siemens NX, DWG...), neutral (JT, STEP, IGES, IFC...) and kernel (Parasolid, Rhino, ACIS...) formats.Whether you are on a shop floor, at a business meeting, or just outside your office you can still work with your 3D models and share files with your partners.Free mobile version of CAD Exchanger complements more feature-rich commercial desktop and Cloud versions. All of them run on CAD Exchanger SDK, our own CAD formats conversion technologies which you can use to build your own 3D mobile, web and desktop apps: CAD formats import (under 25Mb):▸ SOLIDWORKS (sldprt; sldasm)▸ CATIA (CATPart; CATProduct)▸ Siemens NX (prt)▸ STEP (stp; step)▸ JT (jt)▸ Parasolid (x_t; x_b)▸ STL (stl)▸ PTC Creo (prt, asm)▸ ACIS (sat; sab)▸ IGES (igs; iges)▸ Inventor (ipt, iam)▸ Solid Edge (asm, par, psm)▸ 3D XML (3dxml)▸ IFC (ifc)▸ OBJ (obj)▸ VRML (wrl)▸ Rhino (3dm)▸ AutoCAD Drawing (dwg)▸ DXF (dxf)▸ glTF (gltf, glb)▸ PLY (ply)▸ Collada (dae)▸ 3D PDF (pdf)▸ X3D (x3d)▸ 3MF (3MF)▸ U3D (u3d)▸ PRC (prc)▸ Open CASCADE (brep)3D CAD formats export:▸ STEP (stp; step)▸ STL (stl)▸ IGES (igs; iges)▸ OBJ (obj)▸ VRML (wrl)▸ CAD Exchanger nativeAvailable operations with 3D CAD models:● Product structure navigation to access parts and assemblies● Basic properties editing such as color and name assignments● Switching between B-Rep and polygonal representations● Sectioning and exploded views creation● Access to basic dimensions dataProduct structure navigationProduct structure navigation allows you to show or hide model’s individual parts and sub-assemblies and get instant access to the measurement information in a few taps.Flexible view capabilitiesDepending on your goals you can choose B-Rep geometry or polygonal mesh representations for your CAD drawings. You can visualize 3D models in wireframe, shading modes or combinations of the above.Sectioning and exploded viewsYou can explore internal details and component layout of the models with the help of sectioning views, which allow to cut the model in several dimensions and choose the sectioning plane position. Or just visually explore your 3D model and understand the underneath of the design with a help of an exploded view.Colors and names editingYou can assign or modify colors and names of the parts and assemblies to make your 3D model more visually appealing, easy to navigate through and for efficient BOM (Bill of Material) generation in the downstream apps.Access to basic dimensions dataBuild a bounding box of Solid model with triangles • The number and size of the triangles determine how accurately curved surfaces are printed. The more complex the surface, the more triangles produced STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 36 The process is often as simple as: File  Save As *.STL Save As dialog box in PRO / E Save As dialog box in SolidWorks STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 37 When creating a STL file, the goal is to achieve a balance between file size and a fully-defined model with smooth curved geometries. Smooth curved File size geometries STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 38 CAD to STL Faceted STL - file translated File translated with with coarse tolerance fine tolerance (2352 Triangles | 117684 Bytes) (6162 Triangles | 308184 Bytes) STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 39: Export Options You control the number and size of the triangles by setting the following parameters when you create the STL file from the CAD design: Angle Control Deviation / Chordal Tolerance STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 40 Export Options (SolidWorks) STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 41 Checked an assembly in a single STL file For additional information about other CAD software visit stratasys.com STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 42: File Resolution File Resolution Coarse Fine Custom STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 43 256 different binary codes. In order to save time and file size always export your STL file as a Binary file (6 to 1 ratio) STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY STRATASYS / THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY... Page 44 The STL File – Storage Format Export Options dialog box - SolidWorks Export Options

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Learn How to Optimize Your Design in SOLIDWORKS to Prepare It for 3D PrintingIn today’s age of 3D printing, once-inconceivable manufacturing projects can now be brought to life right from your desktop. But whether you’re using a desktop-sized Markforged or an industrial, state-of-the-art HP Jet Fusion, you’re likely starting in the same place – SOLIDWORKS. Therefore it’s imperative to optimize the design of your SOLIDWORKS model to prepare it for 3D Printing.When preparing a model for 3D printing in SOLIDWORKS, there are a variety of adjustable settings that have a direct impact on the quality of the finished product. In this article, we’ll examine these parameters and show you how to get the best possible quality for your 3D printing projects.To show the differences in quality, we’ll be using the SOLIDWORKS model seen below:Figure 1: SOLIDWORKS Coffee Mug ModelI chose this model for one specific reason – there’s not a single straight line on it. The truth is, if your printing projects are generally prismatic, you’re unlikely to notice a major difference in printing quality as a result of adjusting settings in SOLIDWORKS. However, for projects making heavy use of arcs, circles, splines, or curves, the quality difference will be significant.3D printers typically use mesh files for printing, which are tessellated approximations of CAD models made up of hundreds or even hundreds of thousands of triangles. Common mesh file formats include .stl, .3mf, and .amf, but regardless of which format you choose, the resolution (or a number of triangles in the mesh file) ultimately determines the quality of the final print. While the .stl format is more common, you may consider using .3mf if you have a multicolor printer, as appearances are supported.To adjust the number of triangles in your model, access the SOLIDWORKS system options and choose the Export category. At the top of the dialog, you’ll find a File Format drop-down menu. Select the File Format drop-down and choose the appropriate file type. For this example, we’ll be using .stl, but the options for the other two formats are very similar.Once you’ve selected the file type, you are presented with a variety of options:Figure 2: STL Export SettingsThe first set of options allows you to select Binary or ASCII, and is unique to .stl files. Unless needed for legacy equipment or editing (the ASCII format can be opened in a text editor), Binary should be selected here, as it results in a significantly smaller file.The resolution options highlighted in red is where the magic happens – here you’ll find two presets, Coarse and Fine, along with a custom option for manual adjustment. These preset controls the deviation and angular tolerances between the triangles of the resulting mesh file, with the Fine setting producing more, smaller triangles to meet the stricter tolerances. This results in a closer approximation to the intended design, and especially when dealing with curved geometry, a much cleaner surface (albeit at a larger file size). Generally speaking, deviation tolerance controls the tessellation of the entire

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Skip to content Mastercam Design is a computer-aided design solution that simplifies the creation of even the most complex parts with a robust suite of CAD tools. Design is included with Mastercam’s suite of CAM solutions. It is also available as a standalone product. Product Overview From fixing flaws in an imported model, to creating fixtures for work holding on a machine-and so much more, this powerful CAD engine includes modeling and prep tools for CAM programmers to get parts on and off machines quickly.Comprehensive CAD platform.Direct modeling, file import functionality, and model prep.CAD for CAM supports production efficiency.A notable advantage of our integrated CAD for CAM is the ability to import files from virtually any computer-aided design source. Mastercam includes a large selection of CAD model importers, so no matter where a model was created, you can import and modify as needed for your machining purposes.Mastercam can read CAD files from ASCII, CADL, DWG, DXF, EPS, IGES, Inventor (IPT, IDW, IAM), KeyCreator Files (CKD), Parasolids, Rhino 3DM, SOLIDWORKS (SLDPRT, SLDASM, SLDDRW), SAT (ACIS solids), Solid Edge (PAR & PSM), SpaceClaim Files (SCDOC), STEP, STL, and VDA.Specialty data translators are available to read CAD files from UG/NX, CoroPlus®, Creo, and CATIA™.Full 3D CAD modeling.Import, create, and manipulate wireframe, surfaces, STL, and solids data.Mastercam Art makes it possible to work with files including JPG, TIFF, and raster-based images—and create a 3D relief based on user preference. Features Robust CAD A comprehensive suite of tools for the creation/import and editing of models to modify and prepare for machining. Direct-Editing Solids This suite of tools found on the Model Prep ribbon allows you to modify solids that have no history to edit. You can select faces of a solid body to change the length, you can modify the radius of fillets or remove. Go to File Import STL to import the STL file into SolidWorks. Select the STL file and click Open to import it into SolidWorks. SolidWorks will create a new part from the STL

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It can be used Interactively or in a batch mode, from a standard G.U.I Interface. If you wish to visualise and interrogate the Parasolid files this can be done by using the integrated CADviewer product, which is included with CADverter. CADverter reads and writes CATIA V5 and Parasolid data and converts all geometry.Can CATIA open Parasolid files?Which software can open X_T file?How do you convert STL to Parasolid?Is Parasolid free?Which is better STEP or IGES?Can CATIA V5 open a Parasolid into a cat product?How do I open a Parasolid file in Creo?Click File > Open without a file open. Select Parasolid (.x_t, .xmt_txt, .x_b, .xmt_bin, .x_n, .xmt_neu, .xmt) in the Type box. Click the name of the Parasolid file in a format that you want to import, or browse to find the file and then click the name of the file.Click Import. Click Part or Assembly.What file format does CATIA use?The native or neutral formats supported by Catia V5 are Catia V4, IGES, DXF, DWG, STEP, STL.Which software can open X_T file?ParasolidX_T files can be opened with Siemens PLM Software called Parasolid. It works on Windows, Linux, and Mac computers. Some other CAD programs that can use this file include Autodesk Fusion 360, VectorWorks, SolidView’s Parasolid Viewer, Kubotek’s KeyCreator, Actify, and 3D-Tool.What is X_T file extension?X_T file extensions are referred to as both Parasolid Model Part files or modeller transmit files. They’re essentially text-based and used with different CAD programs that read them to identify the geometry, color, and other details of 3D models.Is Parasolid better than STEP?Parasolids behave differently than STEP. Parasolid allows for surface edges to be defined by adjacent faces. STEP files have rigid, curve-based definitions of face edges. Generally, parasolid is better in SW, as SW is driven by the Parasolid kernel.How do you convert STL to Parasolid?here is the way to do it: Open FreeCAD and create a new document by clicking on File > New. Click File > Import and select the STL object you want to modify. Change your workbench to Part. Select the imported object in the Model window. Now click on Part > Create shape from mesh.What is a Catdrawing file?What is a CATDRAWING file? Drawing created by CATIA V5, a 3D CAD manufacturing application; stores a 2D drawing of a mechanical part and assembly; includes different views of the part, such as Aligned Section, Detail, and Auxiliary. CATDRAWING files are linked with corresponding . CATPART files upon creation.How do I open a .CATPart file?CATIA Part and Product File ImportClick File > Open.Navigate to the folder containing CATIA part or product files to open.For Files of type, select CATIA.Select the CATPart or CATProduct file and click Open. SOLIDWORKS imports the CATIA V5 file.Is Parasolid free?The Parasolid model viewer enables anyone to view and measure a Parasolid model at no cost, and with no requirement for a third-party application.Can we open STL file in Catia?Using STL Files in CATIA In order to open/import a STL file in CATIA V5, users must have