Interactive Mode

The following procedure represents the minimum interaction that is required in order to generate a macro file from an STL file.

Generate a macro file from an STL file

1. Start up the ImPLANT-STL program by executing one of the following:

   • Select Start, All Programs, AVEVA Plant, Design, ImPLANT-STL 1.5, IMPLANT-STL.

   • Select Start, All Programs, AVEVA Marine, Design, ImPLANT-STL 1.5, IMPLANT-STL.

2. Use the browser to type or select the name of the STL file to be translated.

3. Specify whether the STL file is in ASCII or binary format.

4. Select Create to start the translation process.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each STL file that is to be translated.

6. Select Exit to terminate the ImPLANT-STL program.

The above procedure will create one or more macro files suitable for input to DESIGN. Each of the macro files will by default have the same root name as the associated originating STL file, with the extension of .mac.

In addition, there will be also be a report file (log) created for each translation file operation. Each of the report files will by default have the same root name as the associated originating STL file, with the extension of .log.

All file names are validated by the ImPLANT-STL program prior to the translation operation starting. You can rename the macro files and report files using Windows Explorer.