2 Replies Latest reply on Oct 28, 2013 12:41 PM by John Walsh

Coordinates are located differently when .stl file is opened in 3space

John Walsh Oct 28, 2013 11:51 AM

Im using sw2003. I created a model with the coordinate system in place, saved it as an .STL file, emailed it to a guy that opened it in 3space. The coordinates have moved in entirely different locations...he said he cant move the location of the coordinate system...any ideas what is going on? Thanks in advance for help.

Re: Coordinates are located differently when .stl file is opened in 3space

Matt Wallace Oct 28, 2013 12:08 PM (in response to John Walsh)

SW2003?

If you want to use an coordinate system when outputting a file, you need to select it under the options menu when saving. Otherwise, you just get the default coordinate system.
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  John Walsh Oct 28, 2013 12:41 PM (in response to Matt Wallace)
  
  Yes, i chose the correct coordinate system when saving. Im using solidworks 2003. I wonder if this old version is causing this?
  
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