I use Ubuntu 12.10. What software can I install that can open Physible .stl
files? And what are the differences between these softwares?
8 Answers
Blender is the best, just import the file.
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To clarify:
apt install blender
, run it, select File→Import→Stl… and navigate to the directory with the*.stl
files. (It's apparently not possible to paste the path into the File dialogue. ☹) Sep 21, 2023 at 20:19
From OpenSCAD's online User Manual
STL Import - http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/OpenSCAD_User_Manual/STL_Import
import_stl("filename.stl", convexity = <val>)
As of version 2019.01, if you do from the command line:
openscad file.stdl
it automatically opens the GUI with the right command to view the file e.g.:
import("/home/ciro/git/OSP/Hardware/CAD Files/P1 - X-Axis Motor Holder/P1 - X-Axis Motor Holder.STL");
Then you can click Design > Render, and it gives for this sample file:
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1That doesn't seem to work very well. And technically, that doesn't let you edit the STL file. It just converts the STL file to OpenSCAD's internal format using raytracing, which takes forever.– CerinDec 25, 2014 at 2:57
You could try OpenSCAD. It is free and is available for Ubuntu.
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That's strange. The site says it opens and create stl files. Are you sure you're file is not damaged in some way? Jan 25, 2013 at 12:36
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1you can import STL files using the
import
function:import("file.stl", convexity=3);
. You will then be able to see the model in the preview window.– s-olSep 22, 2019 at 12:26
Since OpenSCAD version 2015.03-1, it should work also to import .stl files. Please use a command like this:
import("/home/documents/Screw.stl", convexity=3);
and push the preview button, as suggested by Hall above.
This should work!
To edit the .stl as an object in OpenSCAD, create a module like:
module Screw(){
import("/home/documents/Screw.stl", convexity=3);
}
Now you are able to recall it with Screw()
for further actions.
I use ChiTuBox on Ubuntu 18.04 (I know you were asking about 12.04 but that was 6 years ago!).