SL Tools

SL Tools (sltools.exe) is an application providing a number of functions for manipulating SIMION potential array (PA) files:

• Convert 3D CAD (STL) files from your favorite CAD package to/from 3D SIMION PA files. (shown at right)
• Convert 2D bitmap images to/from 2D SIMION PA files.
• Extract/Import potential and potential gradient (i.e. field) maps as ASCII text files to/from refined PA files.
• Quickly view PA and STL files from Windows Explorer (OpenGL viewer).

SL Tools requires Windows NT or above (including 2000/XP/2003) due to its use of OpenGL. If desired, it would be possible to compile a Win9X version without OpenGL (let us know).

• SL Tools Tutorial: Importing/Exporting PA Files