Ok, the stl plugin outputs the stl format data, so the obj file isn't actually redistributed.

BUT you still have all the other polygonal "watertight" issues.

Bear in mond that this might also have been released with the high end professional designer in mind, with unlimited funding for hiogher end rapid prototyping.

For instance, someone could design a headset for say, Sony, and then rapid prototype a full sized jessi head and the headset, as a proof of concept.

Or it could be used for movie effect designers.

Do they provide you with any list of reapid prototyers using the outputted STL files?

Look at Tekpro's website for more information.. their cheapest product is $125 for a 10x10 inch part. ABs plastic parts (better quality, more detail, more durable) run $250 each.

Some items are even just made of foam.. for $125!

Just remember items have to be "watertight" I.E. NO holes what so ever in a mesh, and that you can't have 3d objects with no thickness, like poser clothes, transmapped hair, that sort of thing.

If you have any props in scene (guns, jewlery, ect) they all need to be water tight and have thickness as well.

It loosk liek that other place ends up doing mulitpkle objects when you have multiple 3d objects in the file you send.. they might also charge $65 for EACH object.. good to check on that! Maybe see if they can use a STL file?

Way too many people take way too many things way too seriously.