AutoCAD
  1. Set the FACETRES = 10
  2. Use the STLOUT command to export your STL file.
I-DEAS
  1. File > Export > Rapid Prototype File > OK
  2. Select the Part to be Prototyped
  3. Select Prototype Device > SLA500.dat > OK
  4. Set absolute facet deviation to 0.000395
  5. Select Binary > OK
Mechanical Desktop
  1. Make sure you save your work before attempting this procedure.
  2. Set the FACETRES = 6 (As above in AutoCAD instructions)
  3. You will have to "Explode" your parametric solid to export an .stl output ( DO NOT save your work after "Exploding")
  4. Use the STLOUT command to export your STL file.
Pro Engineer
  1. File > Export > Model
  2. STL
  3. Set chord height to 0. The field will be replaced by minimum acceptable value.
  4. Set Angle Control to 1
  5. OK
SolidDesigner
  1. File > External > Save STL
  2. Select Binary Mode
  3. Select Part
  4. Enter filename
  5. Enter Max Deviation Distance of .01mm
  6. Click OK
SolidEdge
  1. File > Save As
  2. Set Save As Type to STL
  3. Options
  4. Set Conversion Tolerance to 0.001in. or 0.0254mm.
  5. Set Surface Plane Angle to 45.00º
  6. Save
SolidWorks
  1. Tools > Options > Export
  2. STL Options
  3. Set Quality to Fine
  4. File > Save As
  5. Set Save As Type to STL
  6. Save
Unigraphics
  1. File > Export > Rapid Prototyping
  2. Set Output type to Binary
  3. Set Triangle Tolerance to 0.0025
  4. Set Adjacency Tolerance to 0.12
  5. Set Auto Normal Gen to On
  6. Set Normal Display to Off
  7. Set Triangle Display to On