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    STL File

    Hi. I am wondering how to get an STL file to shade or look solid once you open it up in MX5. When I save a solid as an STL then open it, I cant make it translucent or a solid color. Any help would be great. Thanks.


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    Look under System Configuration > Shading
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    I apologize. I misread the original question. You cannot effect shading on STL. STL is stereo-lithography file, not a solid. MasterCam only does shading on solids such as STP.
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    Please follow my picture.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails STL File-stlshade.jpg  
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    PS I forgot to change the collor like I did on this STL I right clicked on color and put a window around the part and selected the new color. and now it is orange now.
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