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real basic question about stl files

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can I cut stl files with vcarve desktop?
everything I've created is crv, but I see a lot of projects on etsy in stl format, not crv.
can I simply download the stl file and import it to desktop- save the toolpaths and cut?
thanks.
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Re: real basic question about stl files

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can I cut stl files with vcarve desktop?
Yes
can I simply download the stl file and import it to desktop- save the toolpaths and cut?
Yes. See the video for an explanation.

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fantastic! thank you!
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