Tutorials

How do I convert STL graphics to a solid model?

139 31 Beginner
This tutorial will teach you how to convert STL graphics to a solid model in SOLIDWORKS. Try it. It worked for me!

How to convert CAD files in Workbench

132 50 Beginner
How to convert file formats, such as sldprt and sldasm files, to STEP, IGES, STL, Parasolid (.x_t), ACIS (.sat), JT, or VRML (.wrl)

Convert STL (or OBJ) Mesh to SOLIDWORKS Model (NURBS)

68 12 Intermediate
Need to convert an STL (or OBJ) file into a "real CAD model"? There are several tutorials which already exists for this topic. I'm making a new tutorial to give additional information.

A SOLIDWORKS face mask with Surfacing

56 12 Expert
A request was posted in the Questions section asking that an STL file be converted to a proper CAD format. I completed the conversion, and received some requests for older versions of the file, or instructions on how to make it. SOLIDWORKS does not do backwards compatibility very well, so here are the steps I took to make this face mask. A SOLIDWORKS 2020 model and Step file can be downloaded here: https://grabcad.com/library/coronavirus-covid-19-mask-request-1

How to convert STL to sldprt

34 13 Beginner
How to convert STL to sldprt

HOW TO CONVERT STL IN SOLID

21 3 Beginner
HOW TO CONVERT A .STL FILE IN A SOLID PART USING THE SOFTWARE SOLIDWORKS; CONVERTENDO UM GRÁFICO .STL EM UMA PEÇA SÓLIDA NO SOLIDWORKS; LEMBRANDO QUE DURANTE A CONVERSÃO O ARQUIVO GERADO FICA MUITO PESADO. #STL #SOLID #SOLIDWORKS #FILE #CONVERT

STLs and 3D Printing for PolyJet

20 0 Beginner
This tutorial is the first part of our series about how to prepare and optimize settings for mesh file types supported by GrabCAD Print (GCP). The tutorial explains the building blocks of 3D printing with PolyJet. We will explain the conversion process from a CAD file to an STL file and how to optimize it to achieve the best print results possible. Future tutorials in this series will then explain more advanced types of files and operations.

How to export full Assembly to STL?

16 1 Beginner
here is the tutorial: http://grabcad.com/library/governor--1

How to Convert 2D Images into 3D STL Files

14 0 Beginner
There are several ways to create 3D models from BMP images. This tutorial explains how to do this by converting a BMP file to an STL file. The following content was taken from Stratasys' Resources Center

Tutorial: How to scale stl in solidworks?

14 2 Intermediate
Enjoy!

Save as STL macro for SOLIDWORKS

14 3 Beginner
Tired of File>Save As and then selecting the wrong file format? I am! This macro will export your part file to STL in just one click!

#Solidworks Face Mask Mesh (.stl) Edit with Solidwork for 3d Printing

13 3 Intermediate
#Covid19 Face mask edit for 3d printing by using solidworks.

How to Convert CAD Files to STL Files in Various Software

10 8 Beginner
How CAD files are exported to STL is an important process for the accurate building of parts, but the conversion process can vary depending on the software. These step-by-step processes for converting CAD files to STL were taken straight from the mentioned companies websites.

Convert STL to SolidWorks Part File

9 0 Intermediate
This video shows how to convert .stl file into editable solidworks part files.

VRML Files for PolyJet

9 0 Beginner
In our previous tutorial, we defined STLs and explained best practices for using them. In this tutorial, we will explain VRML files and their expanded capabilities beyond basic geometric representation.