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I need to convert some 3D stl files to stp or igs. Will ViaCAD 2D handle this via import/export? Or does that require ViaCAD 2D/3D, or maybe even ViaCAD Pro? Thanks, Tom
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Hi Tom
>>Will ViaCAD 2D handle this via import/export?
ViaCAD 2D does not recognize STL files.
>>does that require ViaCAD 2D/3D, or maybe even ViaCAD Pro?
ViaCAD 2D3D & Pro will convert up to 3k facets to a facetted solid suitable for export. The original mesh must be perfect (no collapsed facets, no duplicates, no gaps, tight tolerances,etc) for the tool to work.
We've been doing some work with the PowerPack add-on to do a better job converting mesh data into useable solid modeling data. More info at link below.
http://www.masterviacad.com/powerpackoverview/PowerPackPro/page20/page20.html Video link with some STL data converted
http://www.csi-concepts.com/Demo/videos/meshToAnalytic2.mp4 Tim
Tim Olson IMSI Design/Encore
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