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Convert AutoCAD 3D Wireframe file to .stl file 1

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yshij

Aerospace
Jun 11, 2002
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Does any one over there know how can I convert a 3D wireframe file created
by AutoCAD LT to a (*.stl) file format? Can any 3D modelers such as
SolidWork, Solid Edge, etc. do this work?

Thanks
Jack
 
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Dear Jack;

Both Desktop and Solidworks can produce .stl ( 3D stereolithography) files form their native solids. If your 3d wireframe is a standard autocad file, desktop can probably import it. I have a feeling that LT does not support true 3d, although I know you can draw in 3d with it.
After importing your wireframe, you would still have to surface your wireframe model, and then turn that surfaced model into a solid before you could create an .stl file.

All of these things are difficult and time consuming at the best of times. For what its worth, I think you would save time and aggravation redrawing your model as a solidin solidworks or desktop.

Regards Adrian
 
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