STL import problems

[Dave H]

I have an .stl file that imports (it shows in Design Explorer in grey), but nothing shows on the screen. When I try to convert it to a solid it says that operation cannot be done on an open mesh. Would attach a file, but even a zip file is over 3 MB. Any ideas as to what I am doing wrong?

Status shows no errors, mesh location, that it is moveable.

 

[Dave H]

Just an add on:
Tried two different stl files from different sources multiple times. One 2 MB, one 4.3MB. Both caused full system crashes each time. Anybody else had any success with stl files??

 

[manico]

I was verifying my own STL files, prior to emailing them to a 3D printing service, and getting slow loading plus strange lockups. I finally used an alternative STL viewer/editor (Meshlab) and recognized multiple (interfering) coincident points, intersecting edges, and open meshes. After editing my native Alibre/GM files and producing new STL output, the STL file loaded as expected.

 

[bigseb]

Importing stl's is an issue with GD. Sometimes it works (usually with awful results) and sometimes it doesn't.

If I want to check/look at an stl then I just use Makerbot Desktop. There aren't any options to heal or repair but as a general rule if it doesn't import or gives you errors on slicing then you'll know there's a problem.

That said, stl's generated by GD are spot-on. I have never had any issues with my own stl's and every client/3D printer that has worked with my files says that my GD generated stl's are better quality than from any other software.

 

[Dave H]

I have sent my "problem" file to GD support. They can open it fine. There is an open support ticket for it as I type. They asked me to send them a couple of diagnostic files, which I have done. I will see what they come up with

Have already done a full uninstall/reinstall. No help.
Have latest Direct X.