stl file to big to use

[stevenprofke]

Ive been using stl files for rest mill ect for a while.

normal process for a round part is recieve the turned model as an stl for me to then put on 4axis.

Normally what i do is just save the stl file as an stl but some of the larger parts i have to create a boundry

then create a revolved solid from the flat 2d then save as stl, but lately all my stl file end up being massive, like 60mb.

i dont know why my files are ending up so big.

please help..

[#Rekd™]

There is an options button when you chose save some that allows you to select how fine of resolution you want, maybe you could alter this?

 

[?Mark]

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Computer specs?

 

Also, 60MB is large, but not that big. Are you saving them on the network? If so, definitely try moving them to your local drive. Makes huge difference, especially when xforming them.

 

hth

[Chris Bloedorn]

You can also download MeshLab.

 

This is freeware that can help reduce the size of your STL file.

 

 

 

http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/

[djstedman]

I have used meshlab before and while it can shrink filesize substantially I think it is important to note that it IS actually modifying the STL to do so.. depending on the option / agorithms you choose it can provide good results but its important to note any changes in stock conditions in the new STL model if you are using the files to machine from.