Convert NON-Inventor STL mesh to Solid STl with Mesh Enabler

[TerryLyles]

I have a STL mesh file which I want to make solid for 3 D printing .

I installed Autodesk 'Mesh Enabler' and ran.

THe result is an ipt file which lookd like a shell.

I do not know if it is a solid for 3D printing and I there is no option to save as stl solid.

My copy of 'Mesh Enabler expires Dec 31, 2013.

[wilkhui]

Hi Terry,

Sorry to hear that you're having trouble, although I'm unaware of anything called 'solid STL'. Does this link help describe the STL file format?

Paul Munford has done a writeup of the conversion process from STL to solid using the Mesh Enabler, perhaps that could be useful but please feel free to write back if you need anything further.

Thanks,

Indy

[JDMather]

Can you zip and attach the original stl file here?

[TerryLyles]

The link does describe. Sorry about the poor description. What I meant as solid is the current file appears to be a shell and my 3D printer needs a solid.

Thanks for the link. I plan to look at it today if possible.

Terry Lyles Colossians 3:11-15
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[TerryLyles]

I tried but it came back undeliverable.

Terry Lyles Colossians 3:11-15
Mechanical Labs Technician
PO BOX 7001
Longview TX 75607
1-903-233-3923
TerryLyles@letu.edu

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[wilkhui · Accepted solution]

Hi Terry,

If you're having problems attaching the file here can you try emailing it to me?

inderjeet [dot] wilkhu [at] autodesk [dot] com

Thanks!

Indy