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Saving Files question

Saving Files question

Saving Files question

(OP)
If  the file is saved as a .stl file, then read back in, the units chang. (inches to mm). is there a way to keep the units from changing?

RE: Saving Files question

I don't have whatever license it is that gives the STL options - but if there is a way to do it, there will probably be a tab under Tools -> Options -> Copatibility. (I seem to remember an STL tab existing here, but not sure which product configuration)

In most other file types, you have the option to select the import units.  By default, however, Catia always uses mm.

Hope that helps.

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RE: Saving Files question

If you have an STL license, the STL workbench will let you export your file in whatever units, and at whatever scale factor you want - it's in the Import and Export functions of the workbench.

RE: Saving Files question

Did you check your export units under Tools - Options?  You have two options - mm OR inch

RE: Saving Files question

If you do not have the STL license MM only.  If you want to change the tessellation tolerance -- Tools - Options - General - Display - Performance - 3d Accuracy.  Set to fixed and change the number associated number.

Regards,
Derek

RE: Saving Files question

(OP)
thank you for the help.. I will give these a try.

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