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STL Import for AutoCAD - Stereolithography STL file import plug-in for AutoCADD

STL Import for AutoCAD is a Stereolithography (.stl) file import plug-in for AutoCADĀ®. This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to import geometric data from ASCII and Binary STL files.

STL Import for AutoCAD reads polygon mesh data stored in STL files and imports it into AutoCAD. A polygon mesh in a STL file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. STL Import for AutoCAD recreates the STL model data inside the active AutoCAD drawing. The model can be recreated as set of points, lines, polylines, 3D faces or a polyface mesh.

STL Import for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into AutoCAD and adds a new submenu called "STLImport" to the AutoCAD menu.

Stereolithography STL file import plug-in
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System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for AutoCAD plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform.

  • AutoCAD (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  • Operating System (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista

  • RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of STL Import for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find STL Import for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "STLImport" submenu). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

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Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since STL Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the STL Import for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into AutoCAD, simply click on the menu items in the "STLImport" submenu or type "STLImport" (without quotes) at the AutoCAD command prompt and press "Enter". This will bring about the "File Open" dialog box from where you can select the STL file you wish to import. Truly, software made simple!

The 'STLImport' menu consists of the following commands:

 


The STLImport submenu


STL Import for AutoCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
   
Online Help


The STL File Format

The STL file format is the Rapid Prototyping industry's standard data transmission format and is the format required to interact with stereolithography machines. Stereolithography files contain solids which are made up of 3 sided facets. STL files may be ASCII or binary data, although binary is far more common due to the resulting size of the CAD data when saved to the ASCII format. A STL file describes a raw unstructured triangulated surface by the unit normal and vertices (ordered by the right-hand rule) of the triangles using a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. Many CAD systems are able to output the STL file format among their other formats, but very few have the ability to import STL files.

Customization

If you want STL Import for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.

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