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| − | '''STL is an acronym that stands for stereolithography''', a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model exclusively with triangles. | + | '''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. | + | 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, | + | The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, and other "data about data"). |
STL is a very common file format. Alternative formats include OBJ and STEP. | 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 | + | Alternatives to STL are 3MF and USDZ, both of which can include colors and textures. |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Export STL files with software at PPM=== |
| − | : | + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-EXPORT-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Export designs |
| − | :'''[ | + | :'''[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'''] — Import_Export STL |
| − | :[ | + | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html#how-to-create-and-edit-an-stl-file Adobe Photoshop]''' — create and edit an STL file |
| − | : | + | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] the STL file format |
| − | === | + | ===Import STL files with software at PPM=== |
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-OPEN-FUSION-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Open designs | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-OPEN-FUSION-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Open designs | ||
:'''[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 | ||
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:'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] the STL file format | :'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] the STL file format | ||
| − | === | + | ===Preview STL files with software at PPM=== |
| − | : | + | :[[wikipedia:Preview_(macOS)|'''Preview (macOS)''']] — on Wikipedia |
| − | + | :Visual Studio Code (with extension) | |
| − | : | + | :(Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.) |
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==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 | ||
:'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia | :'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia | ||
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==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' |
:'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' | :'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' | :'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' | ||
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==Hand-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 | ||
| + | '''Links to files and models:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]''' | ||
==For Additional Help== | ==For Additional Help== | ||
Revision as of 21:47, 10 November 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, and other "data about data").
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 and textures.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Tips
Export STL files with software at PPM
- Autodesk Fusion — Export designs
- Autodesk Meshmixer — Export formats
- Blender — Import_Export STL
- Adobe Photoshop — create and edit an STL file
- Mathematica — Export the STL file format
Import STL files with software at PPM
- Autodesk Fusion — Open designs
- Autodesk Meshmixer — Import formats
- Blender — Import_Export STL
- Mathematica — Import the STL file format
Preview STL files with software at PPM
- Preview (macOS) — on Wikipedia
- Visual Studio Code (with extension)
- (Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.)
Training
Links to external sites:
- STL files — on Adobe.com
- STL (file format) — on Wikipedia
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
- Cura slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer
- Orca Slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer
Links to files and models:
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.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.