WebI'm importing an STL model of a ship. I've already scaled it down 1:5 using Meshlab, so it's ~100 feet long. When I open the file in Solidworks, I get the message "Model exceeds dimensional limits. Please select the correct units or scale value from the Options menu." WebOct 11, 2024 · SOLIDWORKS ScanTo3D ScanTo3D is a SOLIDWORKS Professional add-in and its main benefits over the Mesh Modeling tools is that you have the ability to …
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WebJan 12, 2024 · Currently we're looking to scale the file to 1:15 size and our supplier recommends a minimum wall thickness of any part of the printed file to be at least .031". Given that we're exporting at 1:15 that means that anything modeled under .465" thick will need to be thickened. WebOct 15, 2012 · Open your part in eDrawings; Save As an .stl. There is a bug in eDrawings, which incorrectly scales the part from inches to meters but fails to change the unit metadata, resulting in an extremely small part. You need to scale the part back up by a factor of 39.37 (inches/meter). This can be done with your preferred .stl editor. thread property
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WebTo scale a solid or surface model: In a part document, click Scale (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Scale . Set options in the PropertyManager. Click The geometry of the model … WebJun 19, 2024 · It is in inches, and I know that the measurements are correct while I am in solidworks, however, once I upload the file into shapeways and choose the inches option, the scale is completely off (it is much bigger than it used to be). I've tried this with other 3d printing services and exporting it as an stl always yields the same result. Any ideas? WebIf you have to work with an STL, go to the SW System Options - Import. Set File Format to STL, set Import as to Solid Body, set units to Meters (at least for this model). Thank you. Sorry about not mentioning the specific file. It is an … unhealthy living lifestyle