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STL (3D)

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Loads STL (stereolithography) binary format into the active workspace.

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Command Sequence

 

1. Select menu: File | Import | STL

 

2. Select the STL file you want to import, and press "OK".  The Import STL wizard dialog box appears.

 

3. Verify the Units, Scale Factor, Output Type, and other import options.

 

4. Click "Next" to begin importing the file.

 

5. Once Image loading is complete, a Status & Import log are available for your review.  If Fab3000 encounters any errors or warnings during import, they will be displayed here.

 

6. Click button "Finish" button to view the imported data.

 

 

 

Import Postscript/PDF Options:

Units:

 

Choose the units for the imported STL.

Scale Factor:

 

Logical pixel size defined by Units * Scale Factor

Output Type:

 

Output STL boundaries as Filled Polygon, or Outlined.

Flash Round & Rect Shapes:

 

Convert round and rectangular objects to flashes.  This results in a more optimized data.