Hey,
I'm currently trying to export an Alias model as either a solid .iges or .step file for milling.
The Alias model is currently hollow with just surfaces - however I need a solid finished model - does anyone know how to achieve this? I've tried exporting as .iges or .step but the model stays hollow.
I've used 'Meshmixer' to create a solid model but this programme can only export in .stl or .obj (Not what i want)
Thanks for you help!
Hey,
I'm currently trying to export an Alias model as either a solid .iges or .step file for milling.
The Alias model is currently hollow with just surfaces - however I need a solid finished model - does anyone know how to achieve this? I've tried exporting as .iges or .step but the model stays hollow.
I've used 'Meshmixer' to create a solid model but this programme can only export in .stl or .obj (Not what i want)
Thanks for you help!
Hi,
You have to stitch the model. Just like in any other software. If you work with surfaces - you need to knit/join/stitch them.
So:
1. Stitch
2. Pick Shell
3. Export active as... > stp
Regardless of that - some software (e.g. Solidworks) does that automatically.
You should also take into consideration - .iges is just surfaces. The translation into solid is done by the software youre importing into.
Concentrate on .stp.
Hi,
You have to stitch the model. Just like in any other software. If you work with surfaces - you need to knit/join/stitch them.
So:
1. Stitch
2. Pick Shell
3. Export active as... > stp
Regardless of that - some software (e.g. Solidworks) does that automatically.
You should also take into consideration - .iges is just surfaces. The translation into solid is done by the software youre importing into.
Concentrate on .stp.
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