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STL
STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by
3D Systems. Multiple software packages support the STL file format.
Autodesk DirectConnect supports the import of STL files into the Autodesk
Alias, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Showcase, and Autodesk Opticore Studio
software, and the export of STL files from the Autodesk Alias and Autodesk
Maya software. See installation information in
Install Autodesk DirectConnect.
(page 7).
Import STL files
1 Choose the menu path in your installed Autodesk software product:
File > Open or File > Import > FileAutodesk Alias
File > Open Scene or File > ImportAutodesk Maya (Windows version)
File > Import > Import FilesAutodesk Showcase
File > ImportAutodesk Opticore Studio
2 In the browser, select a native .stl (Stereolithography) file.
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