I work with STL and 3MF files quite a bit and would like to be able to convert the mesh models to solid models directly in Shapr. Currently I have to use Fusion 360 or Solidworks to convert the files. My workflow would be significantly easier if I could do this in one tool.
The ideal tool for me would be to convert the mesh model to a solid model on import.
Working with STL can be challenging. In many cases if the shape isn’t too complex, it’s better to recreate it in Shapr.
Shapr3D is a solid body modelling software, therefore working with meshes is quite limited.
Personally, I wouldn’t mind if we could just - project what is visible to a plane, so we can essentially “convert” the shape to non-mesh.
I split body and have a flat side.
I agree, I tend to make the bases of my pieces in Shapr then export to Nomad for creative detailing. I would like to be able to make a drawing from the mesh or turn the mesh into a readable body for the drawing tool.
Hello and welcome,
Why don’t you create a drawing in Shapr3d ? So you will have all the views you want.
Apologies my question couldve been clearer.
I make the base in shapr3d,
added details in nomad,
imported it back into shapr 3d >>>> however it imports as a mesh object not a solid body,
Since the drawing tool only reads solid bodies, not mesh objects, i cant generate a drawing
I truly love the drawing tool as well as the visualization tool in Shapr
The image is a piece i wish i could render a drawing for , its in visualization mode
Hi,
OK. In Shapr3d, you create your design and it’s a body item.
You have therefore imported the body in .OBJ or .STL or others.
How to save to a 3d geometry format to export to Shapr3d ? In STL ? because the Nomad export formats generate mesh and Shapr3d (CAO objects) Nurbs
I have a workaround that might be helpful to some.
I take the STL in blender export the top view as DXF Autocad and extrude it in Shapr. This is exactly like using the project tool.
