Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
Hi I am a MK3 owner and I use Zbrush to create my models. Prusaslicer does a great job of fixing the meshes from Zbrush that a lot of the time have some flaws after using the boolean feature in Zbrush. I want to give a friend some of my models that I print on my Mk3 to try to print on their MSLA resin printer. They use Chitubox slicer for their printer.
Is there any way I can export the fixed file of the model from Prusaslicer so they can use it with Chitubox?
If not where can I get the same mesh repair functionality that Prusaslicer has?
Thanks.
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
You can export about anything from your printbed to a .stl file in PrusaSlicer. If your other programs can take a .stl file and work with it, you're in luck.
I mostly use FreeCAD for drafting, and yes, with caveats, it can make a .stl file editable.
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
I tried using Export / plate as STL , but I found that it does not export the fixed mesh.
It apparently exports the same mesh as originally imported.
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
The repair option will attempt to fix a file on disk. It only produces .obj files so your buddy will need to confirm Chitubox can accept that format.
Perhaps Netfabb?
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
Bobstro, I am not sure I understand this "The repair option will attempt to fix a file on disk". Can you explain please. How can I get the repaired file in Obj format out of Prusa slicer?
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
Load the repaired .obj into PSlicer, export the object as a .stl.
Sometimes the trees get in the way of the forest.
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
"Load the repaired .obj into PSlicer, export the object as a .stl."
I am looking to export a repaired file out of prusa slicer, so not sure what you are referring to with that above.
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
So a correction on my part.
apparently export plate as stl is exporting the corrections made by prusa slicer
what through me off is that it looks like after the mesh repair done in prusa slicer, there are still non manifold edges left on the mesh, so i assumed it was not fixed, I guess these non manifold edges are some how part of the fix?
can any one explain this? thanks
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
Well -
1) Open PrusaSlicer
2) Use FILE-Repair_STL_file ...
2a) Point the filename window at the STL file you want to repair (e.g., BAD_FILE.STL)
2b) Hit ENTER ... PSLicer will repair the file and create a new file (BAD_FILE.OBJ) in the same location
3) Use FILE-Import-<OBJ> to load the repaired file (or drag the file into the PSLicer window)
4) Once the file is loaded, use FILE-EXPORT-Plate_as_STL
...
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
And, while the embedded NetFabb repair utility is good, it can't fix everything. If on Windows 10, you can also use 3D BUILDER to repair files. 3D Builder is a free app available from the store.
RE: Is there any way I can export a repaired mesh file of a model from Prusaslicer
Thanks Tim