# \#stl **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/stl/204.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Skimp - Ultimate Polygon Reducer and Importer for Professionals](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skimp-ultimate-polygon-reducer-and-importer-for-professionals/91902)
**Author:** [@Whaat](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Whaat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skimp-ultimate-polygon-reducer-and-importer-for-professionals/91902 "2024-08-31T15:49:53Z")
If you are struggling with using high-poly models in SketchUp, (aren’t we all?) you might want to check out Skimp. Select and Simplify objects already in your SketchUp model while preserving the model hie… --- ## [Import stl with the same surface borders error](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-stl-with-the-same-surface-borders-error/278154)
**Author:** [@proem](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/proem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-stl-with-the-same-surface-borders-error/278154 "2024-06-28T20:13:18Z")
Hi! I want to modify a 3D model .stl file but after I import it I always get one surface borders error. If I fix it (see uploaded .skp file) and export as .stl than import it again the Solid Inspector2 always has the sa… --- ## [Scale Error for Exported STL File for 3D Printing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-error-for-exported-stl-file-for-3d-printing/86178)
**Author:** [@hubedavi](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hubedavi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scale-error-for-exported-stl-file-for-3d-printing/86178 "2024-03-30T17:18:25Z")
I am trying to 3D print an object designed in Sketchup, exported as an .stl file. When I view the .stl file the units have changes (some scaling factor) or there are none, and my model is now extremely small. The problem… --- ## [OpenCutList 6.0 Ideas : Export Parts to DXF, SVG, STL and OBJ?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opencutlist-6-0-ideas-export-parts-to-dxf-svg-stl-and-obj/247097)
**Author:** [@boris.beaulant](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/boris.beaulant)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opencutlist-6-0-ideas-export-parts-to-dxf-svg-stl-and-obj/247097 "2024-02-21T17:51:07Z")
If you are a woodworker and maybe a user of the OpenCutList extension, this topic that talk about the futur of OpenCutList may interest you. OpenCutList is Open Source and Crowdfunded extension. One cool thing with Ske… --- ## [Import STL file crash SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-stl-file-crash-sketchup/251272)
**Author:** [@brodao](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/brodao)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-stl-file-crash-sketchup/251272 "2023-12-10T19:33:36Z")
Hey guys I tried to import the attached STL file, but SketchUp crashes. Any suggestion? Thank you for your attention. Note: I have submitted a bug Dachshund\_Keychan.stl (38,2,KB) report. --- ## [Sketchup rarely exports usable STLs for 3D printing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-rarely-exports-usable-stls-for-3d-printing/248759)
**Author:** [@kesztio](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/kesztio)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-rarely-exports-usable-stls-for-3d-printing/248759 "2023-11-19T18:43:23Z")
Pleaee take a look why this model (and actually ALL MY MODELS so far intended for 3D printing) cannot be exported to STL in order to get solid object ready to 3D print. thermostat disperser.zip (13.5 MB) The object to … --- ## [Macbook pro with M1 chip issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/macbook-pro-with-m1-chip-issue/210128)
**Author:** [@elisatrovato9](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/elisatrovato9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/macbook-pro-with-m1-chip-issue/210128 "2022-10-09T20:24:08Z")
Hi there, I have a new MacBook Pro with chip M1 and I have found that through SketchUp Web, when I want to download a file in STL for 3D printing, it will let me download the file but apparently is ‘corrupted’. Uploadin… --- ## [Export using last settings](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-using-last-settings/200595)
**Author:** [@Taxsola](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Taxsola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-using-last-settings/200595 "2022-06-08T16:13:51Z")
Hello guys, I’m trying to export using last settings as stl format Problem nº1: I dont know if the stl settings are exposed to the api, since I didn’t found the the docs; could you guys link me where I can find it? do… --- ## [Export SKP to STL More Lines Issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-skp-to-stl-more-lines-issue/175035)
**Author:** [@lkoivistoinen](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lkoivistoinen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-skp-to-stl-more-lines-issue/175035 "2021-09-29T09:06:34Z")
Hello, I am trying to have 3d print made, however, the STL version of the file contains a few more angles than there are in the initial SKP file. Is there a way to prevent these? Please find files attached. Question.sk… --- ## [STL file too big to import into Sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-file-too-big-to-import-into-sketchup/167224)
**Author:** [@YaqubMurshid](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/YaqubMurshid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-file-too-big-to-import-into-sketchup/167224 "2021-06-10T08:17:04Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how to significantly reduce the size of an stl before importing it into Sketchup. The file I am using is a Blender 3D model of the city of Beirut. You can find it here (models/65 at… --- ## [Importing stl file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-stl-file/164277)
**Author:** [@isnat](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/isnat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-stl-file/164277 "2021-05-11T10:18:15Z")
Hello everyone, Sorry to bother. Can you guys please help me with this? Whenever I try to import this stl file in SU, it shows the message “import failed”. Immediately after I press import. no loading or delay, anything.… --- ## [Shape fails 3D printing manufacturability analysis](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shape-fails-3d-printing-manufacturability-analysis/154175)
**Author:** [@katedavis](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/katedavis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shape-fails-3d-printing-manufacturability-analysis/154175 "2021-03-08T11:49:46Z")
Hey, I am hoping to make my own stackable coasters, by creating a sketchup model, exporting it to a STL file and getting it sent off to be 3D printed. When uploaded to the 3D printing website, it claims the file is ‘Bro… --- ## [Cannot export to STL from Sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-export-to-stl-from-sketchup/151284)
**Author:** [@Aurelien](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Aurelien)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-export-to-stl-from-sketchup/151284 "2021-01-30T17:57:03Z")
Hello, I’ve got a problem that i don’t understand at all. I created a shap in Sketchup 21.0 (Pro). Everything seams to be ok. Solid Inspector2 says that everything is Ok. I also cleaned up the shap with CleanUp3 but wh… --- ## [Opening non-SketchUp STL files](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opening-non-sketchup-stl-files/16309)
**Author:** [@marvin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marvin)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opening-non-sketchup-stl-files/16309 "2021-01-18T02:49:37Z")
Is it possible to open non-SketchUp Pro 2015 files? I need to open some files that were sent to me that were not created in SketchUp --- ## [Possible export bug](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/possible-export-bug/131791)
**Author:** [@Catherine](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Catherine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/possible-export-bug/131791 "2020-07-26T18:26:00Z")
Hello, Starting a few days ago, whenever I try to export my file to .stl it exports an old version of the file. I’ve tried saving it as a different file and that doesn’t work. The file in sketchup shows my changes and e… --- ## [How do I "sink" lines into model so they can become visible for 3D printing?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-sink-lines-into-model-so-they-can-become-visible-for-3d-printing/120146)
**Author:** [@aslanukov96](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/aslanukov96)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-sink-lines-into-model-so-they-can-become-visible-for-3d-printing/120146 "2020-03-28T18:38:55Z")
I am 3D printing models and to give them more detail, I need to show the model’s lines. The problem is those lines are not treated as a gap or other structural component but as another part of the surface so they do not … --- ## [STL files are not able to get sliced](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-files-are-not-able-to-get-sliced/114595)
**Author:** [@Luvo89](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Luvo89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-files-are-not-able-to-get-sliced/114595 "2020-01-27T20:28:11Z")
Hey there, I am quite new in 3d printing. I do have a Problem, with my as an STL exported files in SketchUp. I installed an extension, to export STL. For my 3D printer (be born plus: https://www.amazon.de/Born-Plus-Verb… --- ## [Convert STL file into SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/convert-stl-file-into-sketchup/107690)
**Author:** [@deanlegg1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/deanlegg1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/convert-stl-file-into-sketchup/107690 "2019-10-29T19:18:57Z")
Hi could anyone tell me if its possible to import a STL file from a site like GrabCAD and import it to sketchup so I can modify it thanks Dean --- ## [How can I import/export STL files in the free web SketchUp version?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-can-i-import-export-stl-files-in-the-free-web-sketchup-version/102467)
**Author:** [@momandras](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/momandras)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-can-i-import-export-stl-files-in-the-free-web-sketchup-version/102467 "2019-09-06T02:38:58Z")
How can I import/export STL files in the free web SketchUp version? Thanks! --- ## [Turn object solid (hollow)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/turn-object-solid-hollow/100537)
**Author:** [@brainfarth](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/brainfarth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/turn-object-solid-hollow/100537 "2019-08-08T05:06:03Z")
I am trying to grab a STL off of thingiverse, cap the bottom off so it is a solid and delete all the stuff inside the skin. The problem that I see is that it is has some very small parts and maybe Sketchup doesn’t like i… --- ## [Can't Type in Measurement Box](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-type-in-measurement-box/39555)
**Author:** [@justin.allen1089](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/justin.allen1089)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-type-in-measurement-box/39555 "2019-06-24T17:18:41Z")
Hi Guys, I am trying to scale a 3d model I found online in sketchup, but when using the measuring tape and after selecting an edge, I cannot type in the measurement box to set the scale. I have read a couple of posts on … --- ## [STL Problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-problem/95211)
**Author:** [@MarkW68](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MarkW68)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-problem/95211 "2019-05-12T06:39:27Z")
I exported a model to STL, but when I opened it in Meshmixer it was messed up: Can anyone shed some light on this? Cheers Mark Model.skp Model.stl --- ## [Any Way To Set Default Target Directory For File | Export STL?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/any-way-to-set-default-target-directory-for-file-export-stl/94616)
**Author:** [@BallardHill](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/BallardHill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/any-way-to-set-default-target-directory-for-file-export-stl/94616 "2019-05-03T03:17:15Z")
In SU Pro 2016, is there some method of setting the default export directory for File | Export STL? --- ## [SketchUp STL Release Notes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-stl-release-notes/38552)
**Author:** [@jim\_foltz](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jim_foltz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-stl-release-notes/38552 "2019-01-24T21:22:32Z")
Version 2.1.7 went online last week. It addressed 2 exporter bugs from the previous release: Fixed a bug where the exporter could produce an .stl file with zero facets. (Issue #156) Fixed a bug where the exporter w… --- ## [Student 3D Printing STL Errors - Please help!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/student-3d-printing-stl-errors-please-help/82392)
**Author:** [@Meag](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Meag)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/student-3d-printing-stl-errors-please-help/82392 "2018-11-30T23:11:32Z")
Hello! I am trying to 3D print my model for a school project, but the printer is saying there are missing faces on my stl file. Any help to solve the problem will be GREATLY appreciated!!! Print Model.skp (1.3 MB) --- ## [How to remove lines based on a STL file?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-remove-lines-based-on-a-stl-file/76808)
**Author:** [@duckulapip](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/duckulapip)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-remove-lines-based-on-a-stl-file/76808 "2018-09-13T09:50:45Z")
Hi all I am a noob who recently became interest in 3D printing I downloaded a STL file which i would like to modify and manage to change the object a little bit However when i wanted to erase a line from the original … --- ## [Hollow 3d city-buildings from dwg to solid 3dprintable stl?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hollow-3d-city-buildings-from-dwg-to-solid-3dprintable-stl/75782)
**Author:** [@mark8289](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mark8289)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/hollow-3d-city-buildings-from-dwg-to-solid-3dprintable-stl/75782 "2018-08-29T19:55:36Z")
Ok so I downloaded some free 3d arial scans of my hometown in dwg-format from the web. I isolated my school and now wanted to make it a 3d-printable stl-file. Problem is that the files I downloaded are generated hollow.… --- ## [Modifying STL file to add holes. Not sure how to do it](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/modifying-stl-file-to-add-holes-not-sure-how-to-do-it/72344)
**Author:** [@oggie](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/oggie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/modifying-stl-file-to-add-holes-not-sure-how-to-do-it/72344 "2018-07-18T17:45:32Z")
I have an STL file that I’m trying to modify and add 3 circular holes (2 mm radius) in the top to allow buttons through the case. The STL is here: https://www.thingiverse.com/download:5142246 If I try to remove the cir… --- ## [STL Import Squaring Up model & non-vertical faces](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-import-squaring-up-model-non-vertical-faces/66009)
**Author:** [@tysongersh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tysongersh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stl-import-squaring-up-model-non-vertical-faces/66009 "2018-04-09T01:15:51Z")
I’m helping someone turn a model that was built for 3D printing into an interactive rendering. The file came as an STL and I’ve started working on adding details (i.e. adding windows) and changing the features from being… --- ## [Can't open imported STL file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-open-imported-stl-file/63985)
**Author:** [@Pablo\_Acebillo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Pablo_Acebillo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-open-imported-stl-file/63985 "2018-03-12T17:59:28Z")
Hi there, I am trying to import an stl into Sketchup in order to scale it down and send it for 3D printing. I installed the extension -STL Import & Export- as well as -SimLab STL Importer- successfully. However when it c… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/stl/204.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=stl)