importing STL

[tcurdt]

There are a couple of posts in this forum claiming that STL import is possible with Delftship – but for the love of it I cannot find how.

Can someone show me the way? Import only shows the following options:

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[Maarten]

The STL file import is one of the few differences between the Free and the  Professional version of DELFThip.

So STL import is only available in the Professional version.

[tcurdt]

So that explains that. Bummer there isn’t a way to test before buying.

[Terrance Egolf]

Maarten,

This topic ties into a thought I shared with you by private message a while back.

Importing and exporting models in other file formats doesn’t seem to relate directly to the main “mission” of DELFTship, which provides high-end hydrostatic and hydrodynamic modeling for naval architectural purposes. I suspect that most users of the free version of this program are probably hobbyists and modelers, where such file management would be a great convenience and not a path to extra income, and does not warrant the expense of the full software package.

At the same time, I imagine keeping up with various 3D file formats to ensure compatibility involves a lot of programmer maintenance effort, which incurs costs to your company.

As a nautical historical researcher, I for one would be willing to pay a reasonable fee for a plug-in that provides the ability to import and export 3D objects in other formats, where modeling certain features might be easier in different programs, such as Blender, AutoCAD, or Solidworks.

Just a suggestion for improving an already great program.

Terry

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