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Convert STL to PDF via C#

Instantly convert STL to PDF without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.

 

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Overview

How to Convert STL to PDF Using C#

In order to convert STL to PDF, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.

Package Manager Console Command


PM> Install-Package Aspose.CAD

Steps to Convert STL to PDF via C#

.NET programmers can easily load & convert STL files to PDF in just a few lines of code.

  1. Load STL file with Image.Load method
  2. Set an object of CadRasterizationOptions with page height & width
  3. Create an instance of PdfOptions class and set its VectorRasterizationOptions property
  4. Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of PdfOptions

System Requirements

Before running the .NET conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.

  • Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core.
  • Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Aspose.CAD for .NET DLL referenced in your project.
 

This sample code shows STL to PDF C# Conversion

 

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    Other Supported Conversions

    You can also convert STL into many other file formats including few listed below.

    STL TO DXF (Drawing Interchange Format)
    STL TO IFC (Industry Foundation Classes File)
    STL TO FBX (Filmbox)
    STL TO STP (Standard for the Exchange of Product model data)
    STL TO SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
    STL TO DWF (Design Web Format)
    STL TO 3DS (3D Studio)
    STL TO U3D (Universal 3D)
    STL TO DWFX (Design Web Format XPS)
    STL TO OBJ (Object file)
    STL TO CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile)
    STL TO GLB (Binary glTF)
    STL TO GLTF (GL Transmission Format)
    STL TO WEBP (Pronounced WEPPY)
    STL TO EMF (Enhanced Windows Metafile)
    STL TO WMF (Windows Metafile Format)
    STL TO DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
    STL TO PSD (Photoshop Document)
    STL TO TIFF (Tagged Image Format)
    STL TO JPEG (JPEG Image)
    STL TO JPEG2000 (JPEG 2000)
    STL TO PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
    STL TO GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
    STL TO BMP (Bitmap Image)