CoCreate OneSpace Designer - Commands Reference Manual

STL takes 3D data from OneSpace Designer and creates a stereolithographic output file. The 3D data has to be converted into triangular data before file creation. This process is able to run in the background allowing OneSpace Designer to be used.

Syntax

           +-----------------------<--------------------------+
           |                                                  |
----(STL)--+--(:FILE)----|filename|---+-------->-------+------+
           |                          |                |      |
           |                          +--(:OVERWRITE)--+      |
           |                                                  |
           +--(:PARTS_ASSEMBLIES)---|SELECT PART/ASSEMBLY|----+
           |                                                  |
           +--(:ASCII)----------------------------------------+
           |                                                  |
           +--(:BINARY)---------------------------------------+
           |                                                  |
           +--(:BACKGROUND)-----------------------------------+
           |                                                  |
           +--(:FOREGROUND)-----------------------------------+

Options

• :FILE - saves a 3D model with the specified filename. If the file exists, you can overwrite the existing file.
• :OVERWRITE - overwrites an existing file with the same filename.
• :PARTS_ASSEMBLIES - specifies the parts/assemblies to be exported as an STL file
• :ASCII - produces a file that can be viewed by the user.
• :BINARY - produces a file that is more compact than an ASCII file and can be read more quickly by manufacturing equipment.
• :BACKGROUND - starts an external conversion process and returns immediately.
• :FOREGROUND - suppresses the UI of the external conversion process, waits until the external process completes.

When to use

Example