STL to 3DM: Resources
Refer to the following resources for additional support on the interoperability and exchange of STL and 3DM file formats. They will assist you in transitioning from STL to 3DM files.
- STEP File Converter to Mesh File Formats
- Explode Component Instances into Mesh Groups
- 3DM File Converter Free of Charge
- Convert Solid Meshes to Faceted BREP in STEP File
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Convert 3D Mesh Files from the Command Line
STL File
The STL (STereoLithography) file format, developed by 3D Systems, a global leader in the 3D printing industry, exclusively contains triangular mesh data. It does not include information on face color, texture, transparency, and named groups. Although it is possible to assign RGB color values to individual vertices, it’s important to note that our STL file converter, Autoconverter software, currently does not support this extension. STL files can be saved in either binary or ASCII text formats, with the binary format being preferred due to its significant reduction in file size. Additionally, it’s worth noting that triangles in STL files are always defined in millimeters, and our STL converter will perform the necessary units conversion if required.
Rhino 3DM File
The 3DM (Rhino) is a native file format for Rhinoceros software, which allows for the storage of a variety of 3D geometry data types, including smooth NURBS surfaces, triangular meshes, points, and curves. However, our Autoconverter software exports and saves only polygonal meshes in the 3DM files. In contrast, our Autoshaper product enables the export of NURBS solids, providing a precise representation of your 3D model. These invaluable 3DM file converters also offer the flexibility to save Rhino files in various 3DM file versions, ranging from Rhino 2.X to the most recent Rhino 8.X version.