Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Newbie question about DFX vs. STL

Hi folks;

Are there reasonable progs for translating DXF/STL files back and forth? I
wouldn't mind extra views if needed.

Bill

On Sun Jul 7 14:28:46 2002, exeric1, <exeric1@...> wrote:

>I'm just learning about this stuff and I understand that DFX files
>are used mainly for 2D drawings and STL for 3D. What exactly is the
>difference? I'm trying to read between the lines (metaphorically)and
>am beginning to believe that DFX is used in traditional programs like
>Autocad and the like. I'm also learning Autocad right now and am I
>correct in saying that DFX is used more for dimensionally derived
>drawings where a part must meet certain preconcieved dimensions? You
>know, parts as part of an assembly or that uses standardized threaded
>parts etc. I haven't actually read this info anywhere but have just
>gathered this over time? Am I right?
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>Conversely is STL used mainly for prototyping of shapes and models
>that are complete unto themselves? That is don't have to meet rigid
>dimensions but rather must have all parts scaled to one another based
>on an arbitrary scale?
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>I'd sure like to know if what I've just said is right or wrong? It
>would definitely help me in knowing which direction I should be
>learning. Most of what I do will fit in the category of parts that
>need to fit with other parts that are already dimensionally specified.
>Thanks for any info this group can give.
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>Eric
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