I used to use a lot of the j3d gear particular as examples and start points.

 

I’ve never notice the stl format reader, but then again I’ve never notice the stl format particularly, the obj is pretty good as a common base point.

 

In checking through my projects I see none of them are dependent on j3d-org-java3d-all.jar anymore, there was a time when I always included it with core.

 

To be honest I’ve got a lot more on my plate trying to make the java3d android version public, and generally getting the shader pipeline working better, so the stl library inclusion is way down the list.

 

Thanks,

Phil.

Have you ever tested this STL file reader for Java3D?
http://code.j3d.org/javadoc/org/j3d/loaders/stl/STLFileReader.html

Maybe reinventing the wheel isn't necessary.

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