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* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] |
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] |
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** License: Open Source (GPL V2) |
** License: Open Source (GPL V2) |
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** Runs on Windows 32/64 bit, Linux and |
** Runs on Windows 32/64 bit, Linux and macOS |
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* [http://www.netfabb.com/downloadcenter.php?basic=1 netFabb basic] |
* [http://www.netfabb.com/downloadcenter.php?basic=1 netFabb basic] |
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** License: Freeware |
** License: Freeware |
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** Runs on Windows XP/7/8, Linux and |
** Runs on Windows XP/7/8, Linux and macOS |
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==Tutorials== <!--T:14--> |
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Revision as of 18:05, 16 February 2023
Post-Import
After import the model is (for FreeCAD), just an assembly of faces. You might want to convert the model into a shape FreeCAD can recognize and that could be altered in FreeCAD.
To do this:
- Switch to the Part Workbench
- Select the mesh, and go to the Part → Create shape from mesh or press the Part ShapeFromMesh button
- Click OK in the dialog
- Select the newly created shape
- Go to Part → Convert to solid
- Select the newly created solid
- Go to Part → Refine shape or press the Part RefineShape button
Note: The last step is not necessary, but it will clean the solid of most of its residual edges on planar and cylindrical surfaces.
Errors
"cannot convert because shape is not a shell"
Well, your shell seems to have errors, maybe it is not closed (has holes). Since the capabilities of the mesh workbench in FreeCAD are a little limited at the moment, you might want to try examining and repairing of your model with third-party software. After doing that, you may try importing and converting of your model again.
Third Party Programs
- Meshlab
- License: Open Source (GPL V2)
- Runs on Windows 32/64 bit, Linux and macOS
- netFabb basic
- License: Freeware
- Runs on Windows XP/7/8, Linux and macOS