Solution
LabVIEW is only capable of loading VRML and STL files saved in ASCII format. If they are saved as binary files, LabVIEW will hang when trying to load the file. To solve this issue, use the appropriate CAD software to save the model in ASCII format.
For example, in SOLIDWORKS
®, we can save in both formats, but only the .stl format has an option to save in ASCII format. This is done by clicking
Optionswhen in the Save As prompt, as shown below.
When the Options Screen comes up, select the Output As: ASCII radio button, as shown below.
Your file will be saved as .stl
in ASCII format, and will now be readable by the LabVIEW Sensor Mapping VI.