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February 9, 2021
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Export 2D STL

  • February 9, 2021
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Hey everybody,

I want to export a 2D geometry into a stl file. So far I created a sketch with the 2D geometry, which I can‘t export to stl. I know that stl is actually for 3d volumes but in Siemens nx you can also export 2d geometry into stl files.

Is there a way to do so in Creo? I used the fill command to generate a face of the sketch  but I can‘t export the face to stl either. 
Someone Haus an idea?

Best

Tim 

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    tbraxton
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    tbraxton22-Sapphire II
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    February 9, 2021

    For STL-Export option to be available, either criteria has to be fulfilled:
    • Part contains solid geometry
    • Part contains faceted geometry feature (can be suppressed)

    Workarounds:
    1. Solidify or Thicken surfaces or primitives to make a solid part
    1. Use Save as and change File Type to Stereolithography (*.stl)
    2. Use Save as and change File Type to Shrinkwrap
    1. In the Create Shrinkwrap dialog box set Creation method to Faceted Solid, uncheck Ignore Quilts, and set Output format to STL

     

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      TL_98121381-VisitorAuthor
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      February 9, 2021

      Hey thank you for your reply.

      When I use Thicken after I filled my sketch I can’t set the thickness to zero, what I need. 
      Concerning Solidify I‘m not able to select Solidify for a filled face.

       

      Best

      Tim

        tbraxton
        22-Sapphire II
        tbraxton22-Sapphire II
        22-Sapphire II
        February 9, 2021

        Perhaps you can state the problem you are trying to solve with the 2D export data, STL may not be your only option. If you are looking to export a surface or quilt from Creo then STL is not the format for that. Some pictures would likely help get the problem across to viewers.

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