Exporting a simulated workpiece as STL file

Application

In the simulation you can use the Save function to save the current status of the simulated workpiece as a 3D model in STL format.

The file size of the 3D model depends on the complexity of the geometry and the selected model quality.

Description of function

Simulated workpiece

This function can be used only in the Editor operating mode.

The control can only display STL files with up to 20,000 triangles. If the exported 3D model has too many triangles, due to the excessively high model quality, then you cannot use the exported 3D model on the control.

In this case, reduce the model quality in the simulation.

The Simulation settings window

You can also use the 3D mesh function to reduce the number of triangles (#152 / #1-04-1).

Generating STL files with 3D mesh (#152 / #1-04-1)

Simulated workpiece as saved STL file

Saving a simulated workpiece as STL file

To save a simulated workpiece as an STL file:

    1. Simulate workpiece

    1. Select the settings as needed
    2. Activate Optimized saving of STL, if appropriate (#152 / #1-04-1)
    3. The control simplifies the STL file when saving it.

    1. Select Save
    2. The control opens the Save as window.
    3. Enter the desired file name
    4. Select Create
    5. The control saves the created STL file.

    The Simulation settings window