Once the file becomes a Component it will have the same name as the original STL file. have a front, back, etc.), this means that when this type of file is opened that it must first be sized and oriented before a Component can be created (Aspire only represents base-relief so cannot work with a completely 3D object). These models can be completely 3 dimensional (i.e. STL files can be exported from many 3D design software programs such as Rhino. This is a standard format for complex 3D models, based on a triangular mesh. This will be imported at the size and position the part was saved in the original file. V3M is a proprietary file format developed by Vectric for Vector Art 3D and Design and Make.įiles in this format can be purchased from and and when imported into Aspire will create a new Component with the same name as the file. If you select a 3rd party 3D model format, the Orientate Model form will open (see below) to allow you to manipulate the 3D model before it is converted into a Component. This command opens the File Open dialog window, allowing existing Aspire files (CRV3D extension) and importable 3rd party 3D files to be selected and opened.
