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With the application "Mesh Enabler" from Autodesk Exchange Apps (add-on app for Subscription customers) you can convert STL (stereolithography) files imported into Inventor 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and higher (open via drag-n-drop or Open) to editable parts.

Right-click in the browser tree and choose "Convert to Base Feature". You may need to Stitch (repair) the model afterwards.

The resulting model can be dimensioned.

In Inventor 2015, 2016 and higher you can also import an STL file directly through I > Open > Import CAD file (or just Open). But you cannot convert the 3D mesh.

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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: Inventor 2020 · Inventor 2016 · Inventor 2014 · Inventor 2013 ·

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