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There are several types of files which ProtoCAM can accept as input data. We can accept files from any CAD package, provided the geometry is exported into an STL (stereolithography) file format. The STL file format is standard for the Rapid Prototyping industry. This format approximates the surface of a parametric solid model with a mesh of triangles. For detailed instructions, please consult our instructions for exporting STL files from various CAD packages.

The detail settings for STL Output are stored in the registry. Information on changing the detail level can be found at Autodesk's website, under the title "Set accuracy for exporting STL files from Autodesk Inventor software" and ID TS64378.

 


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