Saving Files question

[Slaen]

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?

 

[solid7]

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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[catiajim]

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.

 

[5050t]

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

 

[DBezaire]

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

 

[Slaen]

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