How do I convert an stl mesh file into a solid or surface model?

[drueflanagan 0]

Hi i had the same issue solid works. but solid edge does allow you import a stl file and convert it to step.

[drueflanagan 0]

Hi i now this thread is old but as a solidworks user i have found the same issue and i also by accident found that solidedge does allow you to import a STL file and convert it to a step. the step file then was easy to modify in solidworks.

 

hope that can help.

 

 

[pa9k 4]

To open an STL as a solid body in Solidworks go to System options and select Import second from the bottom on the list on the left side of the options window.

 

Then at top you should see a drop box labeled File Format:. Select STL/OBJ/OFF/PLY/PLY2

 

Below that drop box you will see Import As with the options for solid body, surface body, or graphics body. Setting it to wolid body will allow you to model with it as you would any other part.