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You can use two methods to publish 3D assemblies (IAM) from Inventor to stereolithografy (STL) files for 3D printing:
  1. Export: I > Export > CAD Format > type STL
  2. 3D print: I > Print > Send to 3D Print Service

Both methods generate identical STL files. In both cases you can set format, resolution (precision) and color support for the generated STL file.

The 3D print method also displays dimensions (volume) of the model in the selected scale. So you can estimate the price of the printed 3D model, or check the printability of the model on a given 3D printer.

Inventor2013
100% *CAD
10.2.2013    16166×  
applies to: Inventor 2013 ·

See also:
Tip 14496:Convert scanned point clouds or photos to BIM objects - Scan-to-BIM.
Tip 11806:Higher precision for facetted round surfaces in STL export from Inventor.
Tip 11391:Which file formats to use to bring a 3D model into Paint 3D?
Tip 11311:Importing STL files directly into AutoCAD - STLin.
Tip 9654:CAD formats supported in online viewer under Autodesk 360.


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