Problem with meshes

[TRD2WIN]

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

[TRD2WIN]

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

[davebYYPCU]

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...

[TRD2WIN]

I have no idea what all that means.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

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.

[TRD2WIN]

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.

[davebYYPCU · Accepted solution]

Try this video, 

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

Might help....

[TRD2WIN]

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

[TRD2WIN]

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

[g-andresen]

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

[TRD2WIN]

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

[jhackney1972]

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.

[TRD2WIN]

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

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

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