STL Import Options dialog box

Displays and sets options for importing STL files.

Access:

In the Open or Import dialog boxes:

  1. Set the Files of type to STL files (*.stl;*.stla;*.stlb).
  2. Select or browse to the file.
  3. Click Options.
Note: If you choose to translate a file using the Import command, some import options are not available.

Translation Report

Embed in Document. Select to display the translation report icon , 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.

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

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.

STL Format

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