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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to export an STL

## Objective:

Learn how to export STL, OBJ, or PLY files.

## Procedure:

In order to export STL, OBJ, or PLY files, you will need a mesh since these are mesh formats.

**1.** Convert your part to a Mesh. Common blocks for conversion are:

* * **Mesh from Implicit Body**
    * **Mesh from CAD Body**
    * **Mesh from Voxel Grid**

**2. Optional:** Refine the mesh using one or more of the following blocks:

* * **Remesh Surface**
    * **Refine Mesh**
    * **Simplify by Amount**
    * **Simplify by Threshold**

* Find more tips on refining [here](/help-articles/knowledge-base/meshing-workflows/how-to-mesh-complex-parts)

**3.** Export the Mesh

* * **Add an Export Mesh** block. This allows you to define units, file locations, and file types for a repeatable workflow.
* OR
  * Right-click the final mesh block and select *Export* for fast one-off exports

And that's it! You've successfully exported a mesh file.

Are you still having issues? Contact the [support team](https://support.ntopology.com/hc/en-us/requests/new), and we'll be happy to help!

## Download the Example file:

* [Example File](https://files.learn.ntop.com/Support%20Article%20Example%20Files/Knowledge%20Base/User%20Interface/Export%20an%20STL%20Example.ntop)

## Keywords:

*Export stl mesh ply obj meshing 3mf remesh refine simplify exporting*