STL to solid model help

[Chadfrom308]

Can somebody please convert this to a solid model? I don't have solidworks or a utility to do this.

[z_beeblebrox]

What format do you want?

[Chadfrom308]

A *.prt and or *.stp.

Thanks a bunch

[z_beeblebrox]

Here you go:

[Chadfrom308]

I am getting a translation error bringing it into Inventor. Can you make *.IPT? or step please.

Thanks aganin.

[z_beeblebrox]

Try this:

[Chadfrom308]

I don't understand what the problem is, but don't see any geometry from your conversion.

Can somone else give it a try? I need to be able to open this in inventor as a solid and cut parts away.

Thanks again.

[EricH]

I thought Inventor could open STL files by simply importing them. Am I wrong there?

[Chadfrom308]

It does. I can open the STL, but it is a surface, not a solid body. I need the file converted to a solid body so that I can edit it like a regular part.

There is an option in Solidworks. When you open the file, from the options menue, you can open as a solid body.

[inventor_phild]

Depending on which version of Inventor you are using, there is a Mesh Enabler application that does what you want.

Here is a tutorial explaining the process.

http://grabcad.com/questions/tutorial-convert-stl-mesh-to-solid-file-in-autodesk-inventor

[Chadfrom308]

I've seen this, but Mesh Enabler isn't a free download.

[inventor_phild]

Chad,

I have another team who would like to use Mesh Enabler and am currently trying to get the Inventor 13 and 14 version for teams to use. Should have a reply on Tuesday.

[Chadfrom308]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[inventor_phild]

I was able to get Mesh Enabler for 2013. I am running it now to see if the model you posted can converted to a solid.

Will let you know later today.

[inventor_phild]

Chad,

Check your email.

[Chadfrom308]

Phil,

Trying you link. Thank you.

[docdavies]

Phil,

Is this just a thing you can do...or will Autodesk share the Mesh Enabler program with FIRST users?

Also, you said ME for 2013....have you used ME for 2014?

Doc

[inventor_phild]

For now the 2013 Mesh Enabler is being issued on an as need basis to FIRST teams.

2014 times out on June 1st, and I assume there will be a 2015 version or it will be integrated into Inventor 2015. I cannot get access to 2014 because it is a cost item for industry partners.

Email me if you want the 2013 version, or send me a model and I can convert for you.