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6. Glossary
nature
Refers to the numerical model associated with the file, represented by mathematical functions.
format
Refers to the organization of data. International standards and consensuses lay down specific organizations for certain formats, but companies can also define their own. A file's format is usually indicated by an extension.
extension
A suffix added to the file name to indicate the file format, designated as a sequence of 2 to 4 characters (usually 3 letters) behind a file name, separated by a period.
neutral format
A standard, non-proprietary format specially created to encourage interoperability and facilitate the exchange of files between different software programs.
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Websites
What is an STL file?
https://www.sculpteo.com/fr/centre-apprentissage/creer-un-fichier-3d/quest-ce-quun-fichier-stl/
What is an STL file?
https://fr.3dsystems.com/quickparts/learning-center/what-is-stl-file
...Standards and norms
- Spécification pour le format de fichier pour la fabrication additive (AMF) Version 1.2. - ISO-ASTM 52915 :2020 -
- Industrial automation systems and integration – Control of physical devices – Data model for computerized digital controllers – Part 10: General process data. - ISO 14649-10 :2004 -
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