STL

The STL component translates Open CASCADE shapes to STL files. STL (Stereolithography) format is widely used for rapid prototyping.

As STL files can only include solids described by their mesh structure, the Open CASCADE shapes to be written must be solids, components of solids or closed shells with a correct orientation.

Note All references to shapes indicate Open CASCADE shapes unless otherwise explicitly stated.

Sets of faces or unclosed shells may also be translated to STL format but visualization with foreign viewers may be incorrect.