Fast STL import function

Function to import .stl geometry model files into matlab.

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This version is currently ASCII only but future revisions will support binary. This function is based off of Luigi Giaccari's STL importer but uses the textscan function to dramatically increase speed, which makes a significant difference for large files.

Cite As

Eric Trautmann (2026). Fast STL import function (https://se.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/30923-fast-stl-import-function), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired: DGM's Legacy STL Tools

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0