Need tips to keep STL file size down for verify stock models

[danielm]

Its taking too much time to crunch the stl file.  what are the best tolerances to tweak to speed things up a bit?

 

 

[crazy^millman]

Verify your part and save the stl out of Verify. Then use that for the stock model hands down the fastest most accurate way. If you are the only person using your files use external files, if you must share your file across the network to others then start the process using the external file to create the stock Model. Then save to Pmesh to a level. Then unlink the external file and use the Pmesh you just created. Unlink source operation as much as you can to define stock models. I may have only 3 stock model and don't worry unless it is a huge file, but I get above that and I start breaking the link to keep the regen time down. Stock models were not made with a lock ability, but doing it this way you are creating your own lock process to keep the regen times out of your daily life.

[danielm]

WOW! I didnt expect this..   see pic.   the cut made the STL have a big ole hole in it.  was supposed to leave .010" .  Wonder what I did to make that happen?  Graphics issue maybe?

[danielm]

if anyone else runs into this...i ended up using the .stl as a file not the stock model and it fixed it.

[crazy^millman]

6 minutes ago, danielm said:

if anyone else runs into this...i ended up using the .stl as a file not the stock model and it fixed it.

Yes it take a little work to get the non hollow stock models, but once you get the process down you will see how much faster and easier it is.

[JoshC]

Hi daniel, This is not related to your specific question but have you ever used the Mastercam Stock Model? Saving STL files is becoming a thing of the past in my opinion with the power of Mastercams stock models. Stock models can do so much and are extremely easy and powerful. The only reason i bring this up is if you know how to work with stock models then i personally believe the stock model will ultimately be an easier and better choice  for verify, etc. 

If you already knew about stock models then great, but if not i highly encourage you to do some research or ask some questions but i personally like Stock models better than saving STL files for a variety of reasons.

 

[danielm]

I use stock models along with my toolpaths for reference.   I bet that I only know a little bit of the real usefulness of stock models tho.  

When I used the stock model in verify it bombed out on me.  When I used the .stl file instead then it worked fine.