Re: VRML to STL

From: lblasch@opw-fc.com
Date: Tue Nov 24 1998 - 09:51:57 EET


     on 11/23/98 9:03 PM, Matt Michaelis <michma@carpediem.com> wrote:
     
     One of our customers wants to create an STL file of a part modeled in
     'Poser III' by Media Creations.
     Has anyone heard of Poser III, and/or dealt with it before? From his
     description, I gathered that Poser had something to do with animations. The
     only format I recognized from the export options he gave was VRML.
     
     Therefore, is it possible to convert a VRML file to an STL file?
     If so, what is involved, what software does this and how much does a seat
     cost?
     
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     Yes, Solid View from Solid Concepts can do the conversion VRML to/from STL.
     
     You can download a trial license from their WEB site at:
     
     http://www.solidconcepts.com
     
     NO, I don't get a kickback for this, I just use, and like the software.
     
     WARNING: Most VRML files that I have seen are very coarse by STL
              standards with a small number of large facets.
     
     Make sure that they set VRML resolution high enough to get a clean
     model. The virtual rendering sortware will often smooth out the image
     in the view so that the models don't have facets visible. You don't
     see the facets unless you move the model faster than the software
     and/or graphics card can update and smooth it.
     
     Larry Blasch
     System Administrator for Engineering Services
     
     OPW Fueling Components Voice: (513) 870-3356
     P.O. Box 405003 Fax: (513) 870-3338
     Cincinnati, OH 45240-5003 USA
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