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| STL File Format Tips
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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.
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| This file format is commonly used in 3D Printing, and it is commonly generated by Computer Aided Design (CAD) software or a 3D scanner.
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| The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, etc.) of objects.
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| STL is a very common file format, but alternative formats include OBJ and STEP.
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| ==Tips==
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| ===Software at PPM that previews STL===
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| :Visual Studio Code (with extension)
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| :'''[[mediawikiwiki:Extension:3D|MediaWiki (with 3D Extension)]]'''
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| :(not Adobe Bridge)
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| :[[wikipedia:Preview_(macOS)|'''Preview (macOS)''']] — on Wikipedia
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| :(Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.)
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| ===Software at PPM that Imports STL ===
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| :[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0''']
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| :'''[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."
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| ===Software at PPM that Exports STL===
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| :'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-EXPORT-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Export designs
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| :[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0''']
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| :'''[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."
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| ==Classes==
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| PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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| ==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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| 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
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| :'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia
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| ==Member Showcase==
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| == Related Pages==
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| Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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| :'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
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| :'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
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| :[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)''' </span>]]
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| :[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21"> '''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)''' </span>]]
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| :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers''' </span>]]
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| == Curated Links==
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| Links to member-recommended external sites:
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| :'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com
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| : 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]'''
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| : '''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
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| : '''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' -— alternative to PrusaSlicer
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| == For Additional Help==
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| :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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| :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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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.
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