Difference between revisions of "STL File Format Tips"
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The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, etc.) of objects. | The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, etc.) of objects. | ||
− | STL is a very common file format | + | STL is a very common file format. Alternative formats include OBJ and STEP. |
Alternatives to STL are 3MF and USDZ, both of which can include colors, textures, etc. | Alternatives to STL are 3MF and USDZ, both of which can include colors, textures, etc. | ||
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/MSHMXR/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-D11FDE6E-0279-4909-9B9C-1E115506ED9B Autodesk Meshmixer]''' — Import formats | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/MSHMXR/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-D11FDE6E-0279-4909-9B9C-1E115506ED9B Autodesk Meshmixer]''' — Import formats | ||
:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0'''] — Import_Export STL | :[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0'''] — Import_Export STL | ||
− | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — | + | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] the STL file format |
===Software at PPM that Exports STL=== | ===Software at PPM that Exports STL=== | ||
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:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/MSHMXR/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-8C965380-4A8E-41C1-868F-4E155BEE7CBF Autodesk Meshmixer]''' — Export formats | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/MSHMXR/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-8C965380-4A8E-41C1-868F-4E155BEE7CBF Autodesk Meshmixer]''' — Export formats | ||
:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0'''] — Import_Export STL | :[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0'''] — Import_Export STL | ||
− | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — | + | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] the STL file format |
+ | :(Not Preview) | ||
==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
− | ==Training | + | ==Training== |
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com | ||
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:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)''' </span>]] | :[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)''' </span>]] | ||
:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)''' </span>]] | :[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)''' </span>]] | ||
− | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers''' </span>]] | + | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] |
− | ==Curated Links== | + | ==Hand-Curated Links== |
Links to member-recommended external sites: | Links to member-recommended external sites: | ||
:'''[https://www.stlfinder.com// STLFinder]''' — search engine for free 3d models | :'''[https://www.stlfinder.com// STLFinder]''' — search engine for free 3d models | ||
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:'''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer | :'''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer | ||
:'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer | :'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer | ||
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==For Additional Help== | ==For Additional Help== | ||
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | ||
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. | :Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. | ||
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Revision as of 18:47, 29 April 2024
STL is an acronym that stands for stereolithography, a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model exclusively with triangles.
This file format is commonly used in 3D Printing, and it is commonly generated by Computer Aided Design (CAD) software or a 3D scanner.
The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, etc.) of objects.
STL is a very common file format. Alternative formats include OBJ and STEP.
Alternatives to STL are 3MF and USDZ, both of which can include colors, textures, etc.
Tips
Software at PPM that previews STL
- Visual Studio Code (with extension)
- MediaWiki (with 3D Extension)
- (not Adobe Bridge)
- Preview (macOS) — on Wikipedia
- (Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.)
Software at PPM that Imports STL
- Autodesk Fusion — Open designs
- Autodesk Meshmixer — Import formats
- Blender 4.0 — Import_Export STL
- Mathematica — Import the STL file format
Software at PPM that Exports STL
- Autodesk Fusion — Export designs
- Autodesk Meshmixer — Export formats
- Blender 4.0 — Import_Export STL
- Mathematica — Export the STL file format
- (Not Preview)
Classes
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to external sites:
- STL files — on Adobe.com
- STL (file format) — on Wikipedia
Member Showcase
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- PrusaSlicer Tips
- Lychee Slicer Tips
- Autodesk Fusion Tips
- Adobe Photoshop Tips
- Blender Tips
- Visual Studio Code Tips
- USDZ File Format Tips
- GitHub Tips
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- STLFinder — search engine for free 3d models
- Autodesk Online Gallery, Cults 3D, GrabCAD, or Thingiverse files and models
- Cura slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer
- Orca Slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
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Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or if you notice some info is outdated.
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