STEMFIE file names

The files in the STEMFIE construction set are named according to the structure described below:

 BeamSTR ESS BU05x01x01 - SPN-BEM-0042 (stemfie.org).stl 

 Part type  Structure Variations  Dimension -  Unique STEMFIE Part Number  (Project Home URL).filetype

•  Part Type

  • Describes the type of part, such as beams, braces, fasteners, springs, washers, etc.

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•  Structure Variations

  • These abbreviations define variations of the type of part, such as if the ends are square or rounded, if there is a joint, etc.

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•  Dimension

  • The dimension defines the size of the part, described in the number (or fractions) of STEMFIE block units (BU = 12.5 mm). The usual order is Length x Width x Height x Variations. The values contain trailing zeros for clear sequential listing in file folders. Some part dimensions may describe the size in millimeters (mm).

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•  Unique STEMFIE Number

  • This is the unique identifier for STEMFIE items: SPN (STEMFIE Part Number), SPS (STEMFIE Project Set), SCT (STEMFIE Construction Template). 

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•  Project Home URL

  • This URL address is for the home port of the STEMFIE project.

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•  Filetype

  • This trailing extension defines the type of file; such as .stl, stepz, .step, .FCStd, .svg, .pdf, etc.

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Abbreviations

Within the names of STEMFIE parts, there are abbreviations such as those described below: