Inventor 2014 and mesh enabler

[njoshi89]

Hi All

I am working with a student version of inventor 2014, how and where do I get the mesh enabler does this version? I have got some 3d scanned objects that I would like to use in my design.

Thanks

Regards

NJ

[JoAnn_Hogan]

Hi NJ,

Welcome to the community,

Inventor does not quite have Mesh modeling like you would find in AutoCAD. What exactly are you trying to do? Maybe we can find a work around. Pictures would be helpful

[njoshi89]

Dear JoAnn



Thank You for your reply



If I am correct Inventor 2013 did have an enabler for editing, or was that
just for importing a stl file.



Ok what I am trying to do is ..



1)first scan an object



2) Create a larger object using a sketch in Inventor



3) Then using the "DERIVED" feature in inventor to get mould effect of the
scanned object on the drawn object.



For example If first draw a thick square block. Then I was to get a 3D scan
of my hand. I would like the derive feature to create another square block
with my hand prints onto that object.



Bit like a glove to a hand.





I can achieve the derived feature concept if both object are drawn in
inventor but not when one is scanned to an stl.



Please advise me on what I must do.



Thank You



NJ

[JoAnn_Hogan]

Can you please send me the file and I could quickly try it and give you a more accurate answer?

[JDMather]

If you search here on stl mesh enabler you should find a thread with response by Autodesk employee Scott... well now can't remember his last name, anyhow, you can get his email for obtaining the add-in as a student.

or

simply zip and attach the stl file here and someone will convert it for you.

[njoshi89]

Dear Jo Ann



Would you like the original stl file or the project file I am working with?



Regards



NJ

[JoAnn_Hogan]

The original stl file

[njoshi89]

Please find it attached.

[JoAnn_Hogan]

Theres no attached file. Please attach again. If it gives you an error that you cannot attach the file type. Put it in a zip file and try again

[njoshi89]

Sorry,let me try again

[JoAnn_Hogan]

Ugh, I am so frustrated right now. I had a support issue the other day with the same problem and we solved it. I just cant figure out which command it was right now. I phoned my colleague and he is also having a look at it. I am so sorry, Ill try to get it back to you asap.

[JoAnn_Hogan]

Please have a look at these links: 

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-General/How-to-use-stl-and-other-mesh-files-in-Inventor/td-p/...

http://makibox.com/forum/topic/1642

I will sit with my colleague tomorrow and give you feedback.

[JDMather]

Your surfaces do not define a "watertight" volume - therefore it will not solidify.

[JoAnn_Hogan]

Ok So as far as I could figure it out. Your Face does not want to convert to a surface, hence it can not be subtracted from the box. (See Attachment)

I would recommend that you take the stl file into Alias and convert the stl file to a surface. then bring the alias file into Inventor and then subtract that file.

[njoshi89]

I will give that a go. Is that Alias Design software?






Thanks

[scott.sheppard]

I provide the Mesh Enabler to students on a regular basis.

[JoAnn_Hogan]

That sounds like a good idea. @Scott - is it something you can download from Autodesk Labs?

[scott.sheppard]

The download is not public. This is something I handle on a case by case basis.

[njoshi89]

I think you have sent me a download link



I will give the enabler a go over the weekend and post my experience.



Thanks



NJ

[dheshenko]

Hi everyone, first post! Im using inventor as student for about 2 months now and still learning, so far projects went well but i think im facing the same problem, spent some time making an assembly for a computer pc layout reference but this time  i used some stl files instead of making them (see image 1 attached) and everytime i tried exporting or anything i got blank except for the base which i made from an ipt file (image 2 ) , is  my problem the same ? and if it is what would be the best way to fix this? thanks!