How to open an STL format file with CATIA??

I need to open a few STL format file with catia. I am not very well skilled with catia and haven't done this sort of thing before. Please help me with some detailed instruction.

4 Answers

Start a CATProduct !
Insert existing Parts
Select the STL files

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First you need an RE2 license. Then go to the "Digitized Shape Editor" environment, then Insert -> Import. Sufrace creation can be made in "Quick Surface Reconstruction" environment.

open assembly window in catia V5 ,and then click on product and then click on existing component and select your .STL file from you library.

can a .stl file be opened with solidworks??