Import STL

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Import STL

Import STL allows the user to import Stereolithography (*.stl) files into a model.

Model_Ribbon_External_Import_STL

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Ensure that data in the file to be imported is in the same coordinate system as data in the model.  
hmtoggle_plus1How To: Import STL

img_1 Click the Import STL button to open the Open File dialog:

Model_Ribbon_External_Import_STL

img_2 Select file to import and click the Open button:

Model_Ribbon_External_Import_STL_FileExplorer

img_3 A new layer named [FileName.stl]-Default will be created:

Model_Ribbon_External_Import_STL_Layers

img_4 Check for any messages resulting from the import.