h.mo Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 hi, Is there anyway to import a 3D scan of an object into Autocad? the scan is a 3MF file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Not directly. You would have to convert it to another format that Autocad can import, like .stl or .fbx. Here's a full list of all the file types that Autocad can import. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/What-file-formats-can-AutoCAD-import.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.mo Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 cad64 thanks ill take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.mo Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 hi cad64, i have the scanned object in stl. format and i am unable to open this in autocad. i can see the file when i click on the import button but it does not import. also the link you sent does not include stl., fbx. or ply. any ideas of where i can convert the stl. file to a step file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, h.mo said: also the link you sent does not include stl., fbx. or ply. any ideas of where i can convert the stl. file to a step file? Fbx format is in that link. Autocad can export and import .fbx files. But you're right about stl. That's my mistake. Autocad can export .stl files but it can't import them. I don't have a lot of experience in this area, but after some searching, I found a couple programs that might be able to help with converting your .stl file to .stp. Both programs are free, but I don't use either of them, so if you need help, you will need to check Youtube for tutorials or maybe someone else can help. 1. Fusion360 https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists 2. Freecad https://www.freecadweb.org/downloads.php Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h.mo Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 On 04/05/2020 at 18:21, Cad64 said: Fbx format is in that link. Autocad can export and import .fbx files. But you're right about stl. That's my mistake. Autocad can export .stl files but it can't import them. I don't have a lot of experience in this area, but after some searching, I found a couple programs that might be able to help with converting your .stl file to .stp. Both programs are free, but I don't use either of them, so if you need help, you will need to check Youtube for tutorials or maybe someone else can help. 1. Fusion360 https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists 2. Freecad https://www.freecadweb.org/downloads.php Good luck thanks for that, iv downloaded freecad and converted the file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, h.mo said: thanks for that, iv downloaded freecad and converted the file. Glad to hear it worked out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.E_AllaboutCad.com Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hello, Great to hear it worked out for you, But I would like to suggest a different workflow For .STL files, it would be easier to drag it to Sketchup 2019 and then EXPORT 3D to .DWG file. There you go Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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