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STL Export for AutoCAD - Stereolithography STL file export plug-in for AutoCAD

This is the STL Export for AutoCAD ReadMe file.
 


 Thank you for installing STL Export for AutoCAD.

Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains important information which is vital to the proper working of STL Export for AutoCAD.

Loading Instructions:
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Since STL Export for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. STL Export for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.

The STL Export for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the STL Export for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STL Export for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx".

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

STLExport_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
STLExport_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
STLExport_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
STLExport_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
STLExport_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (32 Bit)
STLExport_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010, 2011 (64 Bit)

To load STL Export for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:
(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now STL Export for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.

Usage:
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STL Export for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands added are:
1) STLExport - Exports a STL file
2) STLExportHelp - Displays the STL Export for AutoCAD help file
3) STLExportRegister - Registers your copy of STL Export for AutoCAD
4) STLExportAbout - Displays the STL Export for AutoCAD about box

Sample Files:
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Sample files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the STL Export for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\STL Export for AutoCAD\"). You can try STL Export for AutoCAD using these sample files.

Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com
 

 

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