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STEP XML to STL

Convert STPX, STPA, STPZ or STPZX to STL. Tessellate STEP XML BRep data or export existing meshes through an OCCT3D workflow.

Build this conversion into your application with OCCT readers, writers and the commercial components identified below.

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Input interface
OCCT3D STEP XML reader
Processing route
CAD to mesh
Output interface
OCCT STL writer

Create an STL derivative of STEP XML data

The STEP XML reader supports STPX, STPA, STPZ and STPZX inputs with BRep or mesh data. An STL conversion reads that product data, chooses the required items and prepares triangle geometry for the STL writer.

When an item contains BRep surfaces, generate a tessellation with the desired size and deflection controls. When suitable mesh data is already present, it can enter the mesh output path directly. Record which representation is used so that downstream users understand the geometric detail available.

Select assembly items and coordinate scale

STEP XML can contain an assembly with names, colors and associated STEP attributes. Decide whether the output is one combined mesh or a separate STL per selected item, and apply the required placements before writing.

Agree on scale with the receiving application. Inspect closed regions, orientation and small features when the STL will be used for printing or geometry processing. A conversion that omits a component because it lacks the expected representation should make that result explicit.

Retain the engineering source

STL is the geometry-only derivative. It does not replace the assembly and attribute document carried by STEP XML. Keep the source or choose native STEP output when downstream users need that richer information.

Express Mesh provides controlled CAD tessellation. BRepGraph Advance adds graph-native geometry preparation and configurable meshing for applications built around that model.

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Build a STEP XML to STL workflow

Share the source and receiving applications, representative files, required attributes and throughput. We can scope SDK evaluation or an integrated conversion service.