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Exporting autocad dwg to stl file

zdk10 — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:21:13 GMT

Im having trouble exporting my dwg file to an stl file. When I try to export and save the document it doesnt actually convert and save to my computer. I have even tried using online converters and it just shows me error messages. Help please!! I have attached the files.

Re: Exporting autocad dwg to stl file

imadHabash — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:35:14 GMT

Hi,

to get a stl file you must have solid objects or watertight meshes . All objects must be entirely within the positive XYZ octant of the world coordinate system (WCS). That is, their X, Y, and Z coordinates must be greater than zero.

you only have 3d faces !!

Re: Exporting autocad dwg to stl file

Tiana_Y — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:19:14 GMT

Hi @zdk10,

Welcome to the Autodesk Community, and thank you for posting your question here in the AutoCAD forum! I'm just checking in to see if you need more help with this. Did the information that @imadHabash provided help you?

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Re: Exporting autocad dwg to stl file

zdk10 — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:22:43 GMT

How do I go about turning those into solid objects or meshes. Also the original design before I added my own stuff was an stl file and it didn't have any solid objects or meshes I have attached those files.