Opening STL file in Fusion 360

Opening STL file in Fusion 360

dhalpe.1855686
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Opening STL file in Fusion 360

dhalpe.1855686
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When I open a STL file Fusion 360. I find that the model is 10x times the original dimension. I tried different option of opening the model in fusion 360. But same result.

 

Please advice

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hfcandrew
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Check your units. mm vs cm

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dhalpe.1855686
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Thank you for your reply

I checked the Units they are in metric (mmNs). I verified the same in meshmixer.

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Please let me know if you need the stl file.

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hfcandrew
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Sure attach it. What dimensions should it be?

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dhalpe.1855686
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Please find attached herewith is the model. Dimension 50mm*50mm*55mm.

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TheCADWhisperer
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@dhalpe.1855686 

Did you figure this out.

STL is unitless.

So depending on the units the original designer used - you have to set the Units.

In some cases you may need to Scale - so use Insert Mesh rather than Open stl.

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dhalpe.1855686
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Thank you very much for your help

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