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How to attach an STL file into Mechanical?

Tagged: .STL file
    • June 6, 2022 at 9:58 am
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      One cannot import an .STL file directly into Mechanical. However one can bring an STL file into Spaceclaim Direct Modeler, then attach that geometry in Mechanical. Generally .STL files are not able to capture geometry appropriately, but Spaceclaim can repair the .STL file, if needed.

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