Use the Advanced Conversion Options (STL) dialog box to set options when exporting part or assembly documents as Stereolithography (STL) files.
To display this dialog box:
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When configuring a conversion task, on the Conversions Settings page of the Convert - Properties dialog box, for Output file format, select STL (*.stl) and click Conversion Options.
- When initiating a conversion task, in the Convert dialog box, for Output file format, select STL (*.stl) and click Conversion Options.
| Output as |
Output file format supported on the target system. Select from:
- Binary
- ASCII
Binary files are smaller than ASCII files, but they are not supported in some other systems.
Select the Unit of measure.
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| Resolution |
Controls the tessellation of nonplanar surfaces for STL output. A lower deviation setting produces a more finely tessellated STL file. Files generated with higher accuracy settings (increased tessellation) are larger in size and slower to generate. Select a preset resolution:
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| Do not translate STL output data to positive space |
Makes exported parts maintain their original position in global space, relative to the origin. |
| Save all components of an assembly in a single file |
(assemblies only) Saves the assembly and its components in a single .stl file.
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| Check for interferences |
(assemblies only) Performs an interference check on an assembly document prior to saving.
Export of an assembly with coincident or interfering bodies to a single .stl file produces a file that may be unsuitable for some rapid prototyping systems. It is recommended that you check for interference between the components prior to saving the assembly document.
See SOLIDWORKS Help: Interference Detection for more information.
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| Reset All |
Resets the options to factory defaults. |