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[Tiisora]

For some reason, I re-downloaded the student version, but it seems to have an import error.

I selected "Import STL file," but it showed as STEP. Selecting OBJ showed STL, and so on for other options.

However, when I switched back from STEP to STL, I still couldn't import the STL file.

How can I fix now? and is there another way to import the file?

I selected keyword -> include, but I still can't read the file.

Please help me!! 
Thank in advance!

[Nanda]

Hello User,

Are you using LS-PrePost or Workbench LS-DYNA? Could you share the screenshot of the error? What version do you use? Please note that LS-DYNA under Workbench is not available at the moment; please follow this thread for more details: Is LSDYNA truly not available on student workbench

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Nanda.

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[Tiisora]

Hi Nanda,

I am using  LS-PrePost 2025 R1 (v4.12.6).

My act: File -> Import -> STL file.

A window appeared showing the file extension, which was in STEP format (*.st*p).

After I changed it back to STL file (*.stl) and selected the file to import, the message that appeared was:

When I press OK, LS PrePost also exit.

 

[Nanda]

Hello User,

Currently, I don't have 4.12.6, so I tested this in the 4.13.2 version. I'm unable to reproduce the issue. See below:

I suspect something went wrong during your installation. Could you do a cleaner reinstallation again? If the issue persists, let me know.

If you would like to upgrade, more recent LSPP versions can be found here: Index

Best,

Nanda

[Tiisora]

Hi,

Sorry for replying late.

You can check the video I recorded of my PC here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7RU4e6AgP9OeC5YpxmeZDZpFpLfnD66/view?usp=drive_link

I'm not sure.

I have downloaded the software a few day ago. Your version is  4.13.2. is This version newer ?

Thank you.

[Tiisora]

I just checked the video again,

It looks a bit blurry when viewed in the website. Please download it if needed.

Thanks.

[Nanda]

Also, could you clarify this statement: "After I changed it back to STL file (*.stl) and selected the file to import, the message that appeared was:"

So, are you trying to convert a step file into an STL file within LS-PrePost? Does this pop-up come to you when you import a STEP file?

Best,

Nanda

[Tiisora]

Hi Nanda, could you please help me ?

I have sent to you a video about my error.

Thank you.

[Nanda]

Hello User,

Ansys employees are not allowed to access any links posted in the forum. Please upgrade to the latest LSPP version. 

This is the procedure that I follow. Could you let me know if there's anything different at your end.

Best,

Nanda

[Tiisora]

Hi Nanda,

Below is what I do:

1, Download and setup again:

2, I don’t know why, but I can only download this version. Does it depend on the student or license version?

3, Open file:

4, When I choose STL Flie, the file import menu appears, but the file format is STEP.

5, I change to STL

6, choose the STL file

7, But I can not open STL file

 

Thank you.

Best regards.

[Nanda]

Hello,

Please download the latest LSPP version from here: Index

Hopefully, this should work as expected for you.

Best,

Nanda

[Tiisora]

Dear Nanda,

Thanks for your support.

I was able to use it normally.