STL file export settings?

[Walt]

Hi All,

I'm using TurboCAD Mac Pro to generate my 3D models and export the required STL file. My problem is there are numerous settings for generating the STL file, and I haven't found any info on what a basic STL file setup should be for use with Slic3r. If anyone out there is using the same CAD program, or knows what is required for a proper STL file, then please direct me to the info.

Thanks,

Walt

[Triffid Hunter]

not familiar with that program, but for reprap use you want 1 unit =
1mm, and ~0.5mm segment length for curves.

All our programs support both ascii and binary STLs; they both contain
exactly the same information but binary STLs are smaller on disk.

what other options does your program have?

[Walt]

Hi Triffid,

Below is the STL file options window that I don't understand. The values shown are the defaults:

Thanks for the help,

Walt

[Triffid Hunter]

Edge length should be set to around 0.5mm

leave the rest as default I think, or have a play when you've worked out how to spot too many/too few segments.

I wonder what the STL facets checkbox does

[Aaron Double]

That checkbox should keep the facets from being long shards.