Can't Convert Full DWG file to STL

Can't Convert Full DWG file to STL

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Can't Convert Full DWG file to STL

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For My first 3D print I would like to convert the attached DWG file to STL in order to 3D print it. When exporting it, only portions of the figure convert. The portions that do not convert properly are 3d figures (not 2D) so I am confused. Can anyone bring to light what my issue is? Any help would be greatly Appreciated.

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Alfred.NESWADBA
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Hi,

 

to export objects to STL they need to be 3D-Solids (to make sure they are watertight and there exists a real volume, otherwise your slicer software can't handle the geometry (not knowing which side of a face is material, which one not)).

 

Your drawing shows a lot more than just 3D-Solids, you first need to edit that...

 

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- alfred -

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