Raphael • 7/23/2023

Parsing STL files

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This article provides a detailed technical breakdown of the binary STL file format, critiquing its design flaws and undefined fields. It explains the file structure, including the 80-byte header and triangle data layout, and offers a practical JavaScript example for parsing a file, specifically using the Utah teapot model. The content is part of a series on WebGPU and 3D graphics programming.

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