Import STL file to alibre

[David George 1Participant @davidgeorge1]

Can I import an Stl file into Alibre Atom 3D as I have had a casting digital scanned and can open it with 3D viewer but would like to use it in Alibre.

David George

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

No. You would be better off having the scan saved as a Step file.

There are a few work arounds if you google but not the best option.

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

There are free Stl to STEP converters online. (use a reputable one and I always scan any files that are downloaded for viruses)

[David JuppParticipant @davidjupp51506]

There is a good (free) STL to STEP conversion utility available via the Alibre user forum.  It was produced by a UK user, and is available as an ‘Add-on’ which will work in Atom3D in addition to higher levels of the software.

https://www.alibre.com/forum/index.php?resources/add-on-that-allows-conversion-stl-stp-and-import-of-stp-into-alibre.140/

You’ll likely find any resulting STEP file of limited use though.  One big challenge from scans is getting a resulting mesh which is watertight, and hence valid in a solid modelling system.

 

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