Convert STL to 3DS via JavaScript
Instantly convert STL to 3DS without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
How to Convert STL to 3DS Using JavaScript
In order to convert STL to 3DS, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for JavaScript API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for JavaScript platform. Open NPM package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console. For additional information on the Javascript Framework, you can go to our documentation site .
Package Manager Console Command
npm install aspose-cad
Steps to Convert STL to 3DS via JavaScript
JavaScript programmers can easily load & convert STL files to 3DS in just a few lines of code.
- Load STL file with Image.Load method
- Create an instance of ThreeDSOptions class
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of ThreeDSOptions
System Requirements
Before running the JavaScript conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Web browser.
- Text editors such as Microsoft Visual Studio Code or Notepad or Notepad++.
This sample code shows STL to 3DS JavaScript Conversion
Free App to Convert STL to 3DS
STL What is STL File Format?
STL, abbreviation for stereolithrography, is an interchangeable file format that represents 3-dimensional surface geometry. The file format finds its usage in several fields such as rapid prototyping, 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing. It represents a surface as a series of small triangles, known as facets, where each facet is described by a perpendicular direction and three points representing the vertices of the triangle. Resultant data is used by applications to determine the cross section of the 3D shape to be built by the fabber. There is no information available in the STL file format for representation of colour, texture or other common CAD model attributes.
Read More3DS What is 3DS File Format?
A file with .3ds extension represents 3D Sudio (DOS) mesh file format used by Autodesk 3D Studio. Autodesk 3D Studio has been in 3D file format market since 1990s and has now evolved to 3D Studio MAX for working with 3D modeling, animation and rendering. A 3DS file contains data for 3D representation of scenes and images and is one of the popular file formats for 3D data import and export. It considers information like camera locations, Mesh data, lighting information, viewport configurations, smoothing group data, bitmap references and attributes to create vertices and polygons for rendering a scene.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert STL into many other file formats including few listed below.