Problem Making Cross Section to a STL filr

[kayrel]

Hi, I was struggling with softwares in order to cut a STL file into a cross sectional view. I've tried to open with Solidwork, but I couldn't even work with the file through the software. I can't even select the surface. Anyone can help me?

Thanks!

 

[kellnerp]

How did you import the STL, graphic, solid or surface?

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[AnnaWood]

An STL will import just be a graphic representation on screen. Can't do anything with it.

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Anna Wood
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[kellnerp]

That's odd. I have the option to import it any of those ways. But solid and surface don't work.

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http://www.niswug.org

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Phenom IIx6 1100T = 8GB = FX1400 = XP64SP2 = SW2009SP3
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[mjcole]

After selecting Filef Type from dropdown list click the Options button that appears. This will give you an option to tell SolidWorks to import as a Surface or Solid Representation instead of the Graphics Representation that SolidWork selects automatically otherwise.

Sometimes if it's a really complex STL SolidWorks will just Puss (& Boots) Out and leave you stranded and Perplexed.

http://files.engineering.com/getfil..._STL_chg-Graphics-Import-to_Surf-or-Solid.JPG

http://files.engineering.com/getfil...L_too-complex-for_Surf.Solid.import_error.JPG

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[kayrel]

I'm still struggling with it. Thanks guys for the tips. I'll apply them next time i'm working on it.