STL file conversion

[bavfean]

Hi, I have received an .stl file from a colleague in which he would like me to run a FloWorks analysis on. My problem is that COSMOS will not recognize an STL file (my thought is that its not a nuber type file).

So my question is: can I convert the STL to another form that will be more compatible with solidworks, like an IGES file?

Thanks,
PHIL

 

[bavfean]

well, the solution was right under my nose.

all you have to do is go to open options and open it as a surface or solid

 

[bavfean]

So I thought this was the solution, but even as surfaces FloWorks will not let me run an analysis on it, stating I need at least one component

What is the best way to go about running a FloWork analysis with an STL file?

 

[rollupswx]

Simple stl files can be stitched to a solid, but an stl is actually hundreds or thousands of faceted planar faces. Why not request a STEP, IGES, ACIS or other format?

 

[bavfean]

I will request a file of those types, although it comes from rhino which I am unfamiliar with.