Can I convert an STL file to CAD file?
To convert from STL to DXF, follow these steps:
- Open the free Aspose CAD website.
- Choose the application for converting from STL to DXF.
- Click on the file drop area or drag and drop the STL file to upload it.
- For the operation, you can upload up to ten files or use the direct STL link URL.
- Click the "Convert" button.
- You need to upload and convert the STL files into the DXF output format.
To convert an STL file with Rhino, follow these steps:
- Click on "File", then "Export Selected", and then "Save As".
- Select the objects to export.
- Choose the "stl" extension.
- Enter the file name and save.
- Enter a tolerance value of 0.02 mm or 0.0008 in the "Export Open Objects" options and click OK.
- Select "Export Open Objects".
To convert STL to solids with 3ds Max, follow these steps:
- Use 3ds Max to import the STL file.
- Choose "Export" and select your file format.
- Use Inventor to open the SAT or DWG file you obtained.
- Merge and convert to solids according to your needs.
To edit an STL file with FreeCAD, follow these steps:
- Open a new document.
- Select and import the STL file.
- Switch to the "Part" workbench.
- In the "Part" menu, select "Create Shape from Mesh".
- Use the "Shape builder" function.
- Choose the "Solid from Shell" option to create a shape.
- Switch to the "PartDesign" workbench.
I hope this is helpful.
To create a 3D drawing, you can use the following applications:
- Blender (for Windows/macOS/Linux)
- SketchUp Pro (for Windows/macOS/Linux)
- Paint 3D (for Windows 10)
- Makercad
- SketchUp Free
- GnaCAD (Android/iOS)
- 3DC.io (Android/iOS)
To open an STL file, you can use TurboCAD or other programs such as CATIA, GOM Control, Geomagic Explorer, or 3D object converters.
To obtain a 3D model using an image, you can use Autodesk’s powerful program called AutoDesk Tinkercad (also known as 123D Catch). It is a free software that can be installed as a free application for iPad or on a Windows computer.
To convert a mesh object into a solid 3D object, follow these steps:
- Click on the "Mesh" tab.
- Select the "Convert Mesh" option.
- Select the "Solid" option.
To transform a mesh into solids in Rhino, you need to remodel the object represented by the mesh manually. Unfortunately, there is no automation in Rhino, and the time required depends on the complexity of the object.