creating stl from v5 product
creating stl from v5 product
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Can you create an stl file directly from a CATProduct?
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RE: creating stl from v5 product
RE: creating stl from v5 product
Cheers
RE: creating stl from v5 product
The question was, "Can you create an stl file directly from a CATProduct?"
I have an HD2 configuration, and I do not have the option to save an STL file directly from an assembly. .CATPart - yes, .CATProduct - no.
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RE: creating stl from v5 product
Any specific reason using stl format? Why not another one?
Sorry for my question but I didn't use until now the stl format and I want to know if there is any advantage using this file format (maybe because STL is data-transmission without any problems?). It seems that there are also some other formats which has increased their accuracy (or maybe I'm wrong?).
If you want to use stp or igs, I can post here a CATScript.
Regards
Fernando
RE: creating stl from v5 product
Hey, ferdo -
I know a better place to post that script - with a link here, of course! :)
Almost all rapid prototyping vendors request an STL file. It's the standard format for every RP machine on the market.
What exactly does your script do?
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RE: creating stl from v5 product
Open all CATProduct one by one from a specific folder and save as stp (for example). I can't test with stl because we have same configuration like you.
Regards
Fernando
RE: creating stl from v5 product
This will put all solids into 1 CATPart. File save as .STL
Regards,
Derek
RE: creating stl from v5 product
It affects your STL output. I can't read STL's back into V5 but I can into V4. Try several settings and check your output file size.
RE: creating stl from v5 product
I, too, am a bit miffed at the lack of settings for a filetype that comes default with the system. Catia gets a D- for product support without buying "extras".
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RE: creating stl from v5 product
RE: creating stl from v5 product
RE: creating stl from v5 product
I regularly have designs sent out for Rapid Prototyping, using SLA, SLArmor, SLS, FDM, and sculpted foam. If you are in a bind over the STL settings, almost any vendor will normally accept a STEP or IGES file, in lieu of STL. Since the vendor dictates the settings for their particular machine, it sometimes works out better to let them transfer the data. (although they may charge you for it)
Just my $.02 worth. If worse comes to worse, there are plenty of third party applications (cheaper than Catia add-ons) that give you a tremendous amount of options for not too much money. (relatively speaking) I personally use Kubotek KeyCreator for handling my STL conversions.
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RE: creating stl from v5 product
They have an online voucher system to pay/translations, or you could buy the translator options.
You can also use this as a viewer, it will allow you to read in some different formats, just no save.
Regards,
Derek
RE: creating stl from v5 product
Yes, but be careful with the trial versions. They unload a lot of junk onto your computer. I spent a good deal of time cleaning up after PS...
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