What is STL?
Stl extension is used in stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. This
format is supported by software for rapid prototyping, 3D printing and computer
aided manufacturing.
Stl file stores information about 3D models. It describes only surface greometry
of the 3D objects without representing texture, color or other model attributes.
Stl file format approximates the surface of 3D model using triangles. This process
of tilling a flat surface with one or more geometric shapes without overlapping
and gaps is called "Tassellation". Because of this process Stl is also reffered
as "Standard Triangle Language" or "Standard Tessellation Language".
Most common use of
Stl files is in 3D printing. That is proccess where material is joined or
solidified under computer control to create 3D object with adding material together
layer by layer. 3D printers are stereolithography machines that can build any volume
shape as series of slices.
How to open STL files?
There are few softwares that can handle STL data. Many of them are not free for
use and are not user-friendly.
STL Viewer is a professional windows application for viewing CAD models created
or exported in STL (STereoLithography) file format from 3D systems. The Viewer boast
a very user-friendly interface for non-technical users, while providing full range
of tools for navigation and analyzing 3D objects. STL Viewer offers the most of
the known commands used in 3D viewers like zooming, panning, changing projections
(camera) modes, change draw stile from shade to solid or wireframe. Unique functionality
of STL Viewer is ability to changing color of wireframes or shade 3D objects and
makes them look more beautiful.
For more detail information’s about look and feel please refer to Walk Thru section
Download our absolutely free STL Viewer, and easily open 3D STereoLithography files
(*.stl).
Key Features
- Dynamic zooming from toolbox or with mouse;
- 2D view in all 4 sides of 3D object;
- Dynamic rotation by toolbox or with pressing and hold middle mouse button;
- Adding shade of the 3D object and change color of the skin;
- View only wireframe and change color of the lines.
Why do you need a STL Viewer?
When you open 3D object (STL files) you need speed and good interface to view every
detail in that 3D object. With STL Viewer you are able to see every part of the
3D object, from all sides of the objects. With ability to add shade-skin, you can
see every part how should/will look like in real. Rotateing the object allowing
you to see every detail in every side of the 3D object. With wireframe and rotateing
in the same time you can see all elements that created 3D object as one whole.
Requirements?
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7; Windows 8.
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (included in Windows XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7).
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