topic Re: Problem with meshes in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:31:50 GMT

Hello

I have been having an issue with a mesh file that I have been working on.

I imported a PNG photo of my grand daughter using the image 2 surface add on in fusion. The first thing I noticed is "Warning mesh not closed", I then tried to run the repair mesh command in fusion....It just seems to destroy all the features of the mesh file, it appears to be a smooth plate after running that command, I tried all the various repair options but basically nothing seems to help fix the open mesh.

The other thing that I am trying to do is add volume to the back side so that I can create a plaque for 3d printing, about .200" thick to be hung on a wall. It appears that I could possibly print the file as it is now but it will be paper thin and doubt that it will be printable. I did try the thicken command as well as extrude, but I am having zero luck with that as well.

I an fairly new to Fusion and this is my first attempt at working with meshes, so I do not know if there is any way to enhance the detail of what I am seeing with the results so far? I have been working with this file now for a week, It's getting really frustrating for an old timer.

If needed, I could try to attach a copy of the PNG image here if that would help... I am not sure if that would be possible to do tho. There are 5-6 more that I plan to do if I can get through this first one.

I want to thank every one in advance for any help that you may offer.

Thank you

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:46:29 GMT

I also what to above post I have also tried the run the "Convert Mesh command" as well. Below I think a copy of the photo that I am working with attached here.

Thank you

Re: Problem with meshes

davebYYPCU — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:47:22 GMT

You will be able to use Fusion for this work, if you manage to create the Mesh file as obj and using quad (4 sided) faces.

In Fusion - convert that Mesh to T=spline, which will save as a Surface body.

Might help...

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:51:40 GMT

I have no idea what all that means.

Re: Problem with meshes

jhackney1972 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:03:18 GMT

Attached you will find a solid body with the relief on one side from your mesh. A flat mesh, like yours does not enclose any volume so the "Open Mesh" notice is to be expected. I hope you know how to retrieve an attached file. Simply left click on the small down arrow beside the file and save to a folder of your choice on your hard drive. I created an Animated GIF using your Attached file for example.

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:07:49 GMT

Thank you for some help with the issue, however I do not remember seeing any of those commands....obj. t-spline.... 4 sided quad etc. , its sounding way above my pay grade at the moment.

If you have time would you be able to expand on that? At my age new things take a long time to soak in between my ears.

Thank you for the responce.

Re: Problem with meshes

davebYYPCU — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:14:45 GMT

Try this video,

Fusion 360 - A better workflow for irregular and organinc .stl files

Might help....

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:16:38 GMT

Thank you John,

That seems to work as I have already been able to open it in fusion, I will work with it further.
I do plan to do more for keep sake so I would be interested in learning how It is done.

Thank you

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:19:14 GMT

Thank you Dave, I will have a look at that link, I hope that I will be able to understand it all

Thanks again

Tom

Re: Problem with meshes

g-andresen — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 08:17:14 GMT

Hi,

I appeal to you and everyone reading this not to post pictures of people, especially children, online.
You can also remove the picture here.

günther

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:02:49 GMT

Thank you gunther for that advice......It did not even cross my mind about posting pictures ......could you please advise me on how to remove it

Thank you so much

Re: Problem with meshes

jhackney1972 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:11:35 GMT

The video will show you the process of editing your Forum post. I failed to mention, you must be logged into the Forum to do the operation. This is a standard procedure for posting so you should know about it already.

(view in My Videos)

Re: Problem with meshes

TRD2WIN — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:29:47 GMT

Concerning photo
I am not sure that this is the correct place to respond to this, however if you would be so kind as to let me know how to remove the photo I posted it would be much appreciated.
Thank you

Re: Problem with meshes

jhackney1972 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:33:17 GMT

I posted a video on the process just a few moments ago. Please refresh and take a look.