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    Default Can I see dimensions on an imported STL file?

    I am a newb.
    Is there a button I can hit on the pro3 software that will show dimensions on an imported STL file?
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    This is not a flat surface, there is a contour to it. The center is about 5/8" thick, while the outside edges taper to more like 1/4" thick. It won't upload as is, I'm hoping if I see some measurements, I'd maybe have a chance of figuring out what's going on.
    The imported files don't seem to react like the actual mpc files do. Can anyone please point me in the right direction?

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    The reason I'm trying to import STL files is because I now realize the scanning tool will never be able to scan something as large as what I need to scan.
    For example, I built my scanning sled the maximum width, and I can see it will never be able to scan something that's 12" to 13" wide.
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    That is interesting. I use the STL Importer a lot and have had problems where the original STL File is too large and the program crashes but I have never had a problem after I create the file in designer and try to upload it to the card. Please let us know what you find out.

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    I emailed support, my programmer was faulty. It failed testing.

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    Thanks for the update.
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    During the import process you can see and change dimensions in the importer.

    Yes, very wide items are hard to get a scan on. As you have found out you need enough clearance for the probe to fit even if you make the sled the full width of the machine. You can go a bit over the 14 1/2" width. I am not sure if you will gain any by taking the sliding plate out of the machine.
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    I'll have another look at that importer. Thanks

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    I contacted tech support and got a reply back. I sent them the file I was having trouble with and they were able to upload it to a memory card without issue. They said the problem must be either the USB port I'm using, or the programmer, or the card not going into the programmer fully.
    I've tried every USB port on two different computers and got the same result every time. The upload stalls at 40%, then crashes at 45%. We're working on a solution.

    EDIT: I ordered a new card programmer. I'm hoping that's end of my troubles.

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    Good luck. I almost exclusively use the stl importer and it works fairly well for me. So hope your hardware issues get resolved. You will enjoy the add-on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oscarl48 View Post
    Good luck. I almost exclusively use the stl importer and it works fairly well for me. So hope your hardware issues get resolved. You will enjoy the add-on.
    I'm really hoping it's a bad card programmer/reader causing me grief. The STL importer worked really well once I took the time to figure out how to use it properly. It's a good tool.

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