The STL Slicer Software was originally called STL Importer since it was initially the only way 3D models could be imported into the CarveWright System. Since then, we’ve released Designer 4 which comes with a simple STL importer for CNC ready models.
The STL Slicer Software is an add-on module which allows users to scale and slice fully dimensioned STL models at various depths or angles and make them into flat carve-able patterns. Once carved, those slices can be reassembled into an exact physical replica of the STL object.
Yes, there is a demo version built into the Project Designer.
The data in a STL file describes the surface geometry of the three dimensional object. This format is an industry standard, used by all rapid prototyping, scanning, animation, and computer-aided manufacturing software packages (as an import or export option).
Fortunately, there are several online repositories of STL models throughout the internet for free or for pay. You can Google “STL files” or “CNC Models” and and find many sites offering them. You can also create your own with modeling tools, such as Designer’s Pattern Modeling Suite, or using 3D scanners, and even AI tools.
Most 3D software packages, including some that are free, can convert any 3D model to STL format.