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Import STL (stereolithography) binary file.  Click here for more information about the STL Format.

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documentNote: ACE automatically extracts all flat 2D geometries from the 3D STL surfaces and creates a separate layer for each different Z height. This works nicely when a circuit has been designed in 3D software, and needs to be translated to 2D formats (like GDSII or Gerber) for manufacturing purposes.

 

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Import STL Options:

Output Type:

 

Choose from "Polygon" or "Line".  Polygon will output all extracted boundaries as filled polygons.  Line will generate outlines for all extracted boundaries (no fill).

Flash Round and Rect Shapes:

Automatically detect circles and rectangles from the extracted geometries.