STL Importer

Updated: Nov 05, 2025


Latest versions

3.4.0 for SAMSON 2025 R3

3.4.0 for SAMSON 2025 R3

3.4.0 for SAMSON 2025 R3

Included with all plans

STL Importer

Updated: Nov 05, 2025


Latest versions

3.4.0 for SAMSON 2025 R3

3.4.0 for SAMSON 2025 R3

3.4.0 for SAMSON 2025 R3

Import Stereolithography (.stl) binary and ASCII files to display them and generate carbon atoms based on vertices positions.

You can use this extension to quickly create original atomic configurations or to show different geometries in the viewport to make images and animations.

Many STL files are available online, allowing you to generate thousands of new configurations.

See also: the list of all supported formats in SAMSON.

References

This extension was originally created by Francois Rousse as a part of his research work at NANO-D, Inria.

STL Importer is an extension for SAMSON,
the integrative platform for molecular design.

To use STL Importer:

1. Create your free account and choose a molecular design plan
2. Download and install SAMSON on your computer


When you restart SAMSON, the extension will be automatically installed
and will be usable directly from within SAMSON.