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Importing a Stereolithography File

Use the ImportSTL command to import stereolithography files (STL) and insert the contained geometry as ACIS solid objects into the drawing.

Importing a Stereolithography File As Mesh

Use the ImportSTLAsMesh command to import stereolithography files (STL) and insert the contained geometry as subdivision mesh objects (SubDMeshes) into the drawing.

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