The purpose of this tutorial is to convert a STL file to STEP in order to be able to simply edit a part on a CAD software.
We'll start by launching Fusion 360, with version 2.0.6263
Once the software is launched, we will insert the STL in the fusion 360 workspace:
Now, we are going to make several manipulations in the tree structure in order to convert the meshbody into a volume that can be modified directly on Fusion or, in our case, on another CAD software.
In some cases the STL to be converted has too many facets, which will increase the conversion time or simply prevent it in its current state.
Further steps will then be necessary in order to perform the conversion. Further steps in the conversion :
Once the additional steps have been completed, perform the previous steps again. A new Body should appear in the tree as shown below:
From this new body we will be able to create a STEP.
You will now need to name your file, select the file type and the destination folder.
Thanks to the member of the Facebook Group Entraide Imprimante 3D who shared this tutorial!
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