STL layout

[Festus]

Hey all...been awhile....I have a customer that needs a layout and all I have is an stl file... is there any way to create surfaces or solids off this stl so i can do a layout?

[Dtm]

Hey all...been awhile....I have a customer that needs a layout and all I have is an stl file... is there any way to create surfaces or solids off this stl so i can do a layout?

 

If you have solidworks.

It is on the Solidworks side: (File - Open - *.Stl) You should see an option tab at this window. Click on the option tab and it will bring you to the Import Option window. In the File Format window select STL/VRML. Now select Solid Body in the (Import As) window then OK. If you have a water tight STL it should knit as a solid. We sometimes have to use other software packages to achieve a water tight file but i don't know if is appropiate to mention on the forum.