STL Import for IntelliCAD is a Stereolithography STL file import plug-in for IntelliCAD® powered applications. This plug-in gives IntelliCAD powered applications the ability to import geometric data from ASCII and Binary STL files.

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 Import for IntelliCAD converts these facets into a single PolyFace Mesh entity and adds it to the active drawing.

STL Import for IntelliCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the IntelliCAD environment. Follow the simple instructions in the Getting Started document which can be found in the installation folder. Once loaded it adds new commands to IntelliCAD's existing commands and a new submenu called "STLImport" to the IntelliCAD menu containing these newly added commands.

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of STL Import for IntelliCAD 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 IntelliCAD 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 the "STLImport" command). 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.

(1.31 MB)

($95)

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. STL Import for IntelliCAD is priced at $95 only. This is the price of a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since STL Import for IntelliCAD is a plug-in for IntelliCAD powered applications, it must be loaded into the application's environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the STL Import for IntelliCAD Getting Started document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into the IntelliCAD powered application, simply click on the menu items in the "STLImport" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'STLImport' menu consists of the following commands:

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

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

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