Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .stl file [ add info ]
STL files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing STL file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with STL extension. However, it should be remembered that STL file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Stereolithography Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning STL files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with STL extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.stl file extension
Category: 3D&CAD Files
OS | Software |
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IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 17 Rapidform Basis Parametric Technology Pro/ENGINEER Dassault Systemes CATIA MeshLab |
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IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v5 Cheetah3D MeshLab GLC_Player |
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Parametric Technology Pro/ENGINEER Dassault Systemes CATIA MeshLab GLC_Player |
.stl file extension
Category: Database Files
OS | Software |
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Adobe Fireworks CS5 |
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Adobe Fireworks CS5 |
.stl file extension
Category: Internet Files
OS | Software |
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Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) |
If STL file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a STL file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open STL file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing STL in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit STL format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.