STL Import Options dialog box

Specifies the import criteria to apply to STL files that you select for the import task.

Access:
 

With an STL file selected in the Import Task dialog box, click Options.

Options  
Save Options Specifies how and where components are saved.
Save Components during Load

Select to save the assembly and part files in Autodesk Inventor format during the import process.

On the drop-down menu, choose where to save the components. If you choose Select Save Locations, the Component Destination Folder becomes available.

Not available if you use the Import command.

Translation Report
Embed in Document

Select to display the translation report icon under the third Party browser node in your new file. To view the translation report, double-click the report icon, or right-click, and select Edit.

Save to Disk

Select to save a copy of the report to the Component Destination Folder.

Units
Import Units

On the drop-down list, select the default units for the imported file.

STL Format
Color

Select to import colors with the STL file. Then specify whether the color format is RGB or BGR.