Need to get .stl to a solid surface to project text

[mattsam]

I was sent a .STL file and I'm doing the machining great off it. I want to project text and art to it now, but I can't get to select a solid surface, and the 3d won't allow it. How do I make parts of the model into surfaces?
Thanks

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[ObrienDave]

In the settings, look for Import STL as mesh.
That will make it a solid.
You might have to play with the 'stitching' settings to make it into a 'water tight' solid

[cadcam]

It will not take an STL and make it a solid as you will not be able select faces and so on. it is just handled better as a mesh when doing surface paths.