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RECORD: CHAT-0118
TOPIC: Convert STL To STEP
IMPORTED: 2026.08.30

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: how do i convert a stl to a step in freecad

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1. how do i convert a stl to a step in freecad

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. In FreeCAD, you can convert an STL into a STEP file like this: 1. Open FreeCAD and select File → Open, then choose the `.stl` file. 2. Switch the workbench dropdown to Part. 3. Click the imported mesh in the Model tree. 4. Select Part → Create shape from mesh. 5. For Sew shape, leave the tolerance around 0.10 mm and click OK. 6. Select the newly created Shape in the Model tree. 7. Choose Part → Convert to solid. 8. Select the resulting Solid. 9. Choose Part → Create a copy → Refine shape. This step is optional but usually cleans up unnecessary edges. 10. Select the refined solid and choose File → Export. 11. Select STEP with colors (`.step` or `.stp`) as the file type and save it. Important: this creates a STE…
2. That is the correct STEP export window. Leave everything at the defaults: - Keep all four boxes unchecked. - Units: Millimeter - Scheme: AP214 International Standard Click OK and FreeCAD will save the STEP file.

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
- Open FreeCAD and select File → Open, then choose the `.stl` file.
- Switch the workbench dropdown to Part.
- Click the imported mesh in the Model tree.
- Select Part → Create shape from mesh.
- For Sew shape, leave the tolerance around 0.10 mm and click OK.
- Select the newly created Shape in the Model tree.
- Choose Part → Convert to solid.
- Select the resulting Solid.
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