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STL File Format Tips
 
 
'''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, but alternative formats include OBJ and STEP.
 
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==Tips==
 
 
===Software at PPM that previews STL===
 
:Visual Studio Code (with extension)
 
:'''[[mediawikiwiki:Extension:3D|MediaWiki (with 3D Extension)]]'''
 
:(not Adobe Bridge)
 
:[[wikipedia:Preview_(macOS)|'''Preview (macOS)''']] — on Wikipedia
 
:(Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.)
 
 
===Software at PPM that Imports STL ===
 
:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0''']
 
:'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — "[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] and [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] fully support the STL file format."
 
 
===Software at PPM that Exports STL===
 
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-EXPORT-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Export designs
 
:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0''']
 
:'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — "[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] and [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] fully support the STL file format."
 
 
==Classes==
 
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
 
Links to external sites:
 
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com
 
:'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
 
==Member Showcase==
 
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== 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]]'''
 
 
:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
 
== Curated Links==
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com
 
: Download files and models from '''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery], [https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''', '''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''', or '''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
 
: '''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
 
: '''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' -— alternative to PrusaSlicer
 
== For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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&nbsp;community.
 
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