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fractorr

Fri, Sep 29, 2017 8:16 PM

I am trying to get some parts produced and the manufacturer is asking for a
STEP file, is it possible to export to a STEP file?

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I am trying to get some parts produced and the manufacturer is asking for a STEP file, is it possible to export to a STEP file? -- Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/

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Frank van der Hulst

Fri, Sep 29, 2017 8:51 PM

If you load the STL file into FreeCAD, you can export it as a STEP. Better
yet, you can use a plugin so that FreeCAD can read OpenSCAD files.

On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 9:16 AM, fractorr fractorr@gmail.com wrote:

I am trying to get some parts produced and the manufacturer is asking for a
STEP file, is it possible to export to a STEP file?

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If you load the STL file into FreeCAD, you can export it as a STEP. Better yet, you can use a plugin so that FreeCAD can read OpenSCAD files. On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 9:16 AM, fractorr <fractorr@gmail.com> wrote: > I am trying to get some parts produced and the manufacturer is asking for a > STEP file, is it possible to export to a STEP file? > > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/ > > _______________________________________________ > OpenSCAD mailing list > Discuss@lists.openscad.org > http://lists.openscad.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss_lists.openscad.org >

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fractorr

Fri, Sep 29, 2017 9:24 PM

Thanks, that works really good. I was able to open the scad file in FreeCAD
and export it to a STEP file. Will wait and see what the manufacturer says
about the STEP file.

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Thanks, that works really good. I was able to open the scad file in FreeCAD and export it to a STEP file. Will wait and see what the manufacturer says about the STEP file. -- Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/

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KeithSloan52

Sat, Sep 30, 2017 5:36 PM

I am not sure exporting an STL file is a good idea. STL files are made up of
three sided elements which are okay for 3D printing, but not for many other
manufacturing processes

FreeCAD has an OpenSCAD workbench and one of its functions is to all import
of scad files. You need to make sure that the OpenSCAD preference has
details of where the OpenSCAD executable is. If you have 2D hull or
minkowski requests you need to make sure that the option to update and load
a DXF library is enabled. It is an option of import-export on the main
FreeCAD preferences.

If you want support for the OpenSCAD offset function then you need FreeCAD
0.17

If you experience problems then please report them in the FreeCAD forum
https://forum.freecadweb.org

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I am not sure exporting an STL file is a good idea. STL files are made up of three sided elements which are okay for 3D printing, but not for many other manufacturing processes FreeCAD has an OpenSCAD workbench and one of its functions is to all import of scad files. You need to make sure that the OpenSCAD preference has details of where the OpenSCAD executable is. If you have 2D hull or minkowski requests you need to make sure that the option to update and load a DXF library is enabled. It is an option of import-export on the main FreeCAD preferences. If you want support for the OpenSCAD offset function then you need FreeCAD 0.17 If you experience problems then please report them in the FreeCAD forum https://forum.freecadweb.org -- Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/

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fractorr

Tue, Oct 3, 2017 6:53 PM

I opened my scad file in FreeCAD instead of exporting a STL file an opening
that in FreeCAD and generated a STEP file but the manufacturer said that the
STEP file has "65 separate shells" and "It is still not showing as one
piece".

I really have no idea about STEP files. So am I doing something wrong with
my scad file or I am doing something wrong when generating the STEP file in
FreeCAD.

Ideas?

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I opened my scad file in FreeCAD instead of exporting a STL file an opening that in FreeCAD and generated a STEP file but the manufacturer said that the STEP file has "65 separate shells" and "It is still not showing as one piece". I really have no idea about STEP files. So am I doing something wrong with my scad file or I am doing something wrong when generating the STEP file in FreeCAD. Ideas? -- Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/

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KeithSloan52

Wed, Oct 4, 2017 4:18 PM

I would try asking in the FreeCAD forum https://forum.freecadweb.org

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MichaelAtOz

Wed, Oct 4, 2017 9:02 PM

"65 separate shells"

If you're willing to share, either a STL, or the .scad code I can have a
look, it could easily be a geometry issue, not a STEP issue.

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> "65 separate shells" If you're willing to share, either a STL, or the .scad code I can have a look, it could easily be a geometry issue, not a STEP issue. ----- Admin - PM me if you need anything, or if I've done something stupid... Unless specifically shown otherwise above, my contribution is in the Public Domain; to the extent possible under law, I have waived all copyright and related or neighbouring rights to this work. Obviously inclusion of works of previous authors is not included in the above. The TPP is no simple “trade agreement.” Fight it! http://www.ourfairdeal.org/ time is running out! -- Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/

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MichaelAtOz

Fri, Oct 6, 2017 1:36 AM

What do people use to view STEP files?

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What do people use to view STEP files? ----- Admin - PM me if you need anything, or if I've done something stupid... Unless specifically shown otherwise above, my contribution is in the Public Domain; to the extent possible under law, I have waived all copyright and related or neighbouring rights to this work. Obviously inclusion of works of previous authors is not included in the above. The TPP is no simple “trade agreement.” Fight it! http://www.ourfairdeal.org/ time is running out! -- Sent from: http://forum.openscad.org/

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The TPP is no simple “trade agreement.” Fight it! http://www.ourfairdeal.org/ time is running out!

The TPP is no simple “trade agreement.” Fight it! http://www.ourfairdeal.org/ time is running out!