Skip to main content

STL Data Curation Primer

Publication ,  Internet Publication
Blackwood, B; Joubert, D; Sobczak, J
January 17, 2020

An STL file stores information about 3D models. It is commonly used for printing 3D objects. The STL format approximates 3D surfaces of a solid model with oriented triangles (facets) of different size and shape (aspect ratio) in order to achieve a representation suitable for viewing or reproduction using digital fabrication. This format describes only the surface geometry of a three-dimensional object without any representation of color, texture, or other common model attributes. These files are usually generated as an end product of a 3D modeling or spatial capture process. The purpose of this primer is to guide a data curator through the curation process for STL files.

Duke Scholars

Publication Date

January 17, 2020

Publisher

Data Curation Network
 

Citation

APA
Chicago
ICMJE
MLA
NLM
Blackwood, B., Joubert, D., & Sobczak, J. (2020). STL Data Curation Primer. Data Curation Network.
Blackwood, Beth, Doug Joubert, and James Sobczak. “STL Data Curation Primer.” Data Curation Network, January 17, 2020.
Blackwood B, Joubert D, Sobczak J. STL Data Curation Primer. Data Curation Network; 2020.
Blackwood, Beth, et al. STL Data Curation Primer. Data Curation Network, 17 Jan. 2020.
Blackwood B, Joubert D, Sobczak J. STL Data Curation Primer. Data Curation Network; 2020.

Publication Date

January 17, 2020

Publisher

Data Curation Network