Because STL files don't have units, I think it would be a great idea to add an option to specify the units of the model. I can't be the only one that always has to ask for confirmation before printing... it slows down the process and the flow of money!
Let me know what you guys think, and how you go around this.
10 years, 1 month ago
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vinnie90
- I agree as well. This could save us a lot on printing wrong sizes
10 years, 1 month ago
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printedsolid
- I always just ask for a reference dimension. I've definitely had customers tell me they imported in mm, when the file was clearly not, so having a field where they specify units won't be foolproof.
10 years, 1 month ago
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grndnl
- It wouldn't be fool proof, but at least it's the customer's mistake IF they mess up!
10 years, 1 month ago
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jms3dprinting
- I had one customer so far who clearly had the wrong scale when they created the STL file because it did not match the drawing he sent me. Normally, all I get is an STL file and I print what comes out. In this case, he got offended when I said the scale was off but that I could print it correctly. You would almost have to ask for a scaled drawing if they created it, or at least one key dimension if they pulled it off a web site, but they may not know how big it is. So far, except for that one case, has not been a problem for me.
9 years, 12 months ago
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jcm5683
- Thanks for the informatrion. I have ViaCad 2D/3D software that I designed my parts on. However, for some reason, I can't get it to save anything in stl so I can send them out. I keep getting a message stating that the file is invalid for the selected certificate trust list. (Sorry, I'm good at making things, but not a computer geek).
9 years, 12 months ago
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jms3dprinting
- You might try exporting as .obj file. I can translate that into an STL, at least I was able to do so for one customer. Not sure what the certificate trust list is either, but if you send me the stl file I can see if I can open it anyway.
9 years, 12 months ago
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bmmal
- Most slicers will accept .obj directly -no need to convert to STL. Pretty sure it's more or less the same thing as STL with some additional info and maybe a different point order. For some reason Windows thinks STL files are Certificate Trust Licenses by default. Ignore that.
9 years, 12 months ago
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rapidtechnician
- wierd STL file do not have units is not even close to being true. The units of an STL file come when you export your file from the native file. the idea would be a great idea as some customers not include what kind of units they are using. So yes this would be a great idea. You might have problems with STL if your system is not recognizing the STL files vs the software that uses the STL files. After you fix that problem then you should not have any problems with STL files....
9 years, 11 months ago
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grndnl
- What I'm saying is this: I use Repetier Host, and you know how it has that option of selecting the units of the imported object? It doesn't automatically detect the units for some reason. This is when it would be useful.
9 years, 11 months ago
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rapidtechnician
- I use magics and when you open a file it gives you the option of unit the same as solidworks or any other pro cad system.....
9 years, 11 months ago
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bmmal
- 90% of the time I'm not sure what I exported my own STls in. But I do know about how big it should be and it is easy enough to figure it out. It's a lot easier to ask someone roughly what size something should be, rather than having inexperienced people try to indicate it. Assuming someone is right when a part is really small or vice versa sounds pretty dangerous. Save yourself the embarrassment, do the leg work, act like an experienced professional and ask your customers for a rough dimension.
9 years, 11 months ago
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creuzerm
- A unit or an expected height or something would be helpful. I've had files sent in some crazy dimensions. the hardest one to figure out was cm. I was told it was in inches. Took some mental wrangling and several back and forth emails before it was sorted out. It's hard when you have no idea what it is that you are printing.
9 years, 11 months ago
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markashton
- I say there is no way of conveying the units that are used in an STL file. You need to define units when making the file, but you also need to know which units were used when importing it , because units are not specified in the file itself. https://finestediting.com
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