4 Replies Latest reply on May 18, 2013 10:17 AM by Siddhesh Rane

ASCII STL Files

Siddhesh Rane May 18, 2013 3:08 AM

Is it possible to create ASCII STL files in solidworks?

Re: ASCII STL Files

Joseph Weaver May 18, 2013 6:47 AM (in response to Siddhesh Rane)

You can create the part then save as a .STL.
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  Siddhesh Rane May 18, 2013 8:47 AM (in response to Joseph Weaver)
  
  No I know how to create STL file but solidworks creates binary STL.l file if i save a file with .stl extension.. i want to know how to create ASCII STL file using solidworks ?
  
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Re: ASCII STL Files

Kevin De Smet May 18, 2013 10:13 AM (in response to Siddhesh Rane)

When you go to File > Save As in the dialog box, you should see an Options button underneath where you enter your filename. Click on this, and you will see a window where you can choose between Binary and ACSII
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  Siddhesh Rane May 18, 2013 10:17 AM (in response to Kevin De Smet)
  
  Thanks a lot Kevin !!
  
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