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Technical discussions => General discussion => Topic started by: Zvi on October 25, 2016, 02:45:30 AM

Title: Importing STL
Post by: Zvi on October 25, 2016, 02:45:30 AM
Can I import a STL file to KeyShot although  there is no Solidworks installed in my PC? I exported from Maya as stl file, but when I tried to import it to KeyShot there was an announce that it has no geometry!
Title: Re: Importing STL
Post by: Chad Holton on October 25, 2016, 05:07:29 AM
Should be able to. What KeyShot version are you using exactly (e.g. 5.1.234)? Also, would you be able to share the file with us? If so, please send to my attention: support@luxion.com

You can use this upload link if it's too large to send:  https://keyshot.wetransfer.com
Title: Re: Importing STL
Post by: guest84672 on October 25, 2016, 08:09:29 AM
Only ALIAS and Maya files require that the application is installed, and in Maya's case also licensed.

Also keep in mind that STL has no structure to it. It will just be one material group.
Title: Re: Importing STL
Post by: Zvi on October 25, 2016, 11:16:49 AM
I think I found the problem. Maya doesn't export well a nurb mesh. When I exported a polygon mesh as stl, I succeeded importing it to KeyShot.
Thank you all!