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Hey guys, i need your help. I am trying to work with a 3d-scan. I already have the stl files cleaned up in the revo scan 5 software. Now i am trying to import the stl into solidworks 2026 (makers license) with the goal of reorientating it. If i import the stl without the scanto3d option activated i am not able to add a plane based on 3 points, because i can only select the hole face, not the intersection points of each polygon. When i open the stl file with the scanto3d option activated i am able to create a new plane and new koordinate system. My idea is saving the stl with my new koordinate system and set the output origin to the new created one, so my stl is oriented properly. Unforunately this doesnt work. Every time i try to save it, it either doesnt save anything or it doesnt reference it to my new koordinate system. Which means it is in the same wrong orientation... Would really appreciate i anyone has a tip how to fix this. Thanks a lot Pic1: stl imported into a new file with the scanto3d option actived (polygon lines are visible and i am able to select the knots to create a plane)

January is over and the year is in full swing. Let us know in the comments of this post what you have been working on this year so far. Pics & screenshots highly appreciated. Also, check out a sneak preview of my latest design. Video coming soon-ish, still more work do do!

I am mechanical engineering 3rd year student, focusing mostly on design and i am interested on automotive and part designs with a little bit of solidworks tutorial practice experience. Need help how to improve in design and what practices would help me.

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