CATIA V5 - How to read STL files statistics

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22 Jan, 2024 05:58 PM

STL files are binary files that store 3D data as a collection of triangles. They are widely used in 3D printing, CAD software, and other applications that deal with 3D models. CATIA V5, a popular CAD software, can import and work with STL files. However, it does not provide a direct way to read the statistical information about an STL file, such as the number of triangles, the bounding box, or the average triangle size

1. Step 1: CATIA V5 - Information

   1. Click Information  and select a cloud (cloud of points or mesh).
   2. An information box is displayed, with the statistics about the selected cloud:

   
   

   • Number of cells
   • Min extremity / Max extremity
   • Dimensions
   • Volume
   • Surface
   • Number of points, of visible points, of activated and of filtered points
   • Number of triangles (if any) and of boundaries (if any)

   
   

   If you select another cloud, the information box is updated with the statistics of that cloud.

   Click Close when you are finished to exit the action.