What is STL Import for Inventor?

STL Import for Inventor

STL Import for Inventor is a handy add-in that lets you import Stereolithography (.stl) files right into Inventor. With this tool, you can easily bring in polygon data from Binary STL files and work with it like a pro.

How Does It Work?

This software reads the polygon mesh data stored in STL files and smoothly imports it into Inventor. So, what's a polygon mesh? It's basically made up of triangular faces, and STL Import for Inventor takes each triangle or quad to create trimmed planar surfaces. If your polygon mesh is closed (meaning it doesn’t have any boundary edges), it will generate a closed body feature. If not, you'll get an open surface instead!

User-Friendly Experience

You’ll love how easy STL Import for Inventor is to use! After you install it, the tool automatically loads itself into Inventor and adds a new submenu called "STLImport" right in the menu bar.

Features of the 'STLImport' Submenu

The 'STLImport' submenu includes:

• Import: Bring in your STL file with just one click.


• Help: Need assistance? This option shows the help file.


• Register: Register your copy of STL Import for Inventor.


• About: Find out more about what this software can do!

Tutorials and Documentation

No need to worry about getting lost! STL Import for Inventor comes with detailed documentation covering each command. Plus, there’s a tutorial included to help you get started quickly!

If you're ready to check it out, you can easily download it from