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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, and other "data about data"). | + | 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 and textures. | + | 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 |
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| − | + | :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/MSHMXR/2019/ENU/?guid=GUID-8C965380-4A8E-41C1-868F-4E155BEE7CBF Autodesk Meshmixer]''' — Export formats | |
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| − | : | + | :[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender'''] — Import_Export STL |
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| + | :'''[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 | ||
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| + | :'''[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 | ||
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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 | ||
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:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender'''] — Import_Export STL | :[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender'''] — Import_Export STL | ||
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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 |
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| − | : | + | :Visual Studio Code (with extension) |
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| + | :(Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.) | ||
| − | == | + | ==External Training== |
| − | + | '''Links to external sites:''' | |
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:'''[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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:'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia | :'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia | ||
| − | == | + | ==Hand-Curated Links== |
| − | Links to | + | '''Links to files and models:''' |
| − | :'''[[ | + | :'''[https://www.stlfinder.com// STLFinder]''' — search engine for free 3d models |
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| + | :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]''' | ||
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| + | ==Additional Help== | ||
| + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' | :'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | :'''[[Blender Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]''' | :'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]''' | ||
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| + | :'''[[File Format Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]''' | :'''[[GitHub Tips]]''' | ||
:[[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>]] | ||
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| − | + | Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | |
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Latest revision as of 21:08, 30 March 2025
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.
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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.)
External Training
Links to external sites:
- STL files — on Adobe.com
- STL (file format) — on Wikipedia
Hand-Curated Links
Links to files and models:
- STLFinder — search engine for free 3d models
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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.