# Unfolding an STL

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-an-stl/3624>\
**Category:** Share your creations\
**Created:** [December 28, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-an-stl/3624 "2018-12-28T14:53:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![tommyn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tommyn/32/1714_2.png) [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unfolding-an-stl/3624/1 "2018-12-28T14:53:10Z")

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(There does not seem to be a good category for this type of fyi.)

Interesting article…

> **[When Unfolding An STL In Software, Math Isn’t The Tricky Part](https://hackaday.com/2018/12/27/when-unfolding-an-stl-in-software-math-isnt-the-tricky-part/)**
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> Some time ago, \[Trammell Hudson\] took a shot at creating a tool that unfolds 3D models in STL format and outputs a color-coded 2D pattern that can be cut out using a laser cutter. With a little ben…

Best,

Tommy