Displays and sets options for importing STL files.
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In the Open, Place Component, or Import dialog boxes:
Note: If you choose to translate a file using the Import command, some import options are not available.
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Save Options |
Save Components during Load. Select the check box to save the assembly and part files in Autodesk Inventor format during the import process. Choose where to save the components from the drop-down menu. If you choose to Select Save Locations, the Component Destination Folder becomes available. This setting is not available when the Import command is used. Component Destination Folder. Sets the location for the part and assembly files created from the import operation. If Save in Workspace is selected, this folder is defined in the Edit Projects panel. Note: Specify file destinations that are included in the active project or add the paths to the project to assure that referenced files resolve when you open a file.
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Translation Report |
Embed in Document. Select to display the translation report icon Save to Disk. Select to save a copy of the report to the Component Destination Folder. |
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Units |
Import Units. Select the default units for the imported file.
Bounding Box. Displays the size of the bounding box for the geometry in the STL file. |
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STL Format |
Color. Select to import colors with the STL file then specify whether the color format is RGB or BGR. |
, under the 3rd Party browser node 
, in your new file. To view the translation report, double-click the report icon, or right-click select Edit.