STL Import for AutoCAD is a Stereolithography (.stl) file import plug-in for AutoCAD®. This plug-in gives AutoCAD the ability to import geometric data from ASCII and Binary STL files.

STL Import for AutoCAD reads polygon mesh data stored in STL files and imports it into AutoCAD. A polygon mesh in a STL file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. STL Import for AutoCAD recreates the STL model data inside the active AutoCAD drawing. The model can be recreated as set of points, lines, polylines, 3D faces or a polyface mesh.

STL Import for AutoCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into AutoCAD and adds a new submenu called "STLImport" to the AutoCAD menu.

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of STL Import for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download" link below. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find STL Import for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy" link to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter the Lock that appears in the product registration dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "STLImport" submenu). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

(9.74 MB)
($195)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. STL Import for AutoCAD is priced at $195 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since STL Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the STL Import for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into AutoCAD, simply click on the menu items in the "STLImport" submenu or type "STLImport" (without quotes) at the AutoCAD command prompt and press "Enter". This will bring about the "File Open" dialog box from where you can select the STL file you wish to import. Truly, software made simple!

The 'STLImport' menu consists of the following commands:

• STLImport - Imports an STL file
  
  
• STLImportHelp - Displays the STL Import for AutoCAD help file
  
  
• STLImportRegister - Registers your copy of STL Import for AutoCAD
  
  
• STLImportAbout - Displays the STL Import for AutoCAD About box

The STLImport submenu

STL Import for AutoCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.
   
Online Help

The STL File Format

The STL file format is the Rapid Prototyping industry's standard data transmission format and is the format required to interact with stereolithography machines. Stereolithography files contain solids which are made up of 3 sided facets. STL files may be ASCII or binary data, although binary is far more common due to the resulting size of the CAD data when saved to the ASCII format. A STL file describes a raw unstructured triangulated surface by the unit normal and vertices (ordered by the right-hand rule) of the triangles using a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. Many CAD systems are able to output the STL file format among their other formats, but very few have the ability to import STL files.

Customization

If you want STL Import for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.