Solidworks Export

To save a model or a model assembly in STL Format:

• 1. File > Save As (Save As dialog box opens)

  2. From the Save as type drop-down menu select STL (*.stl)

5.  File Format selection is STL

6.  In the Export Options dialog box > Output As section select Binary

The resulting file size will be much smaller than a file saved in ASCII format

Be sure, Units are set to the same units as they were created in.

7. In the Resolution section, select the appropriate option (Just keep the defaults!)
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• 1. If you select Custom, you can manually adjust the Deviation and Angle settings

  2. The Deviation and Angle settings affect the tessellation of non-planar surfaces as follows:

     1. Lower deviation settings result in finer tessellation

     2. Lower angle settings result in greater accuracy, noticeable in small details

• • • • Note: The higher the resolution, the larger the size of the file, and the longer it takes to generate