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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation 3D Design How to work with STL file? Reply To: How to work with STL file?

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Ansys Employee

The best way to work with STL files is to import the STL file into ANSYS Spaceclaim and then convert into a CAD geometry file such a Parasolid. The CAD geometry can then be used by ANSYS Mechanical and other ANSYS simulation products. 


Note that generally *.STL files are not able to capture geometry appropriately and ANSYS Spaceclaim helps to repair the .STL file if needed.

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