stlread
                    Version 1.0.0.0 (967 Bytes) by  
                  Doron Harlev
                
                
                  Read STL file into MATLAB patch compatible matrixes.
                
                  
              
                    10.1K Downloads
                    
                    
                  
                
                  Updated
                    7 Jan 2005
                  
                
                  No License
This function reads a binary SPL file into X, Y, Z, C matrixes compatible with the MATLAB patch function.
See, http://rpdrc.ic.polyu.edu.hk/old_files/stl_binary_format.htm , for more information on the format.
Cite As
Doron Harlev (2025). stlread (https://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/6678-stlread), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
MATLAB Release Compatibility
              Created with
              R13
            
            
              Compatible with any release
            
          Platform Compatibility
Windows macOS LinuxCategories
- MATLAB > Data Import and Analysis > Data Import and Export > Standard File Formats > STL (STereoLithography) >
      Find more on STL (STereoLithography) in Help Center and MATLAB Answers
    
  Tags
Acknowledgements
Inspired: 【Light Version 】Matlab STL GUI slice program, stlread_slim_fv(file), Binary STL file reader, Hydrostatic bearing Designer
Community Treasure Hunt
Find the treasures in MATLAB Central and discover how the community can help you!
Start Hunting!Discover Live Editor
Create scripts with code, output, and formatted text in a single executable document.
| Version | Published | Release Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.0 | Added read color capability. | 
