Hello. Would asking if it’s possible to edit an stl file. [image] Having this stl and I need to delete the “U” base…

Hi - you can use boolean operations - like in this case you can create a body, and then subtract that body from your STL. Would this help?

I tried to create a body, but I don’t know how to extract it… I think I can just extrude :weary:

Hey - there is a subtract tool. Here is how to use it: https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001414994-Subtract Also, we have put together an article on how you can modify your STL imports: https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024315354-Using-STL-import-and-modifying-mesh-fi…

I have an stl file of a sign. I am just wanting to make the sign thicker. Not larger in any other way. Can this be done in shapr 3d? I just purchased shapr3d last night mainly for the ability of modifying stl files. It reads that you can import them. But if you can just import and not modify, I don’…

Hi Vincent, please can you share a screenshot of your design lets see if we can suggest a workaround. Currently, STL files can only be modified in the app using the Boolean tools (intersect, Union or subtract). It usually involves creating a new body that you will then use to modify the imported d…

[image] In this instance I am wanting to thicken the sign as it is too thin for my needs. How can I achieve this? Thank you.

Vincent, something to keep in mind, is that an STL is an “export” format, and not an editable format. It’s not a limitation of Shaper 3D, but rather a limitation of the file format. Usually one would use the 3d file for editing. An stl is an object essentially. Once you save a file to an STL, it has…

Thank you for your comments. I understand but it would save a great deal of time to be able to just modify as their are thousands of files that I would like to 3D print, I am not a designer or artist in any form so it would save a great deal of time to be able to just tweak a file to what I want and…

A vector is an image that contains the information necessary to fill in the spaces between pixels when you scale it. They’re basically infinitely scaleable files. You can vectorize images using many different apps. One of my favorites, is a program called inkscape. It’s actually completely free! I a…

How to edit stl file?!

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