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How to split imported stl object into two distinct parts (by Razaq)
This is a beginner question using Solvespace V3.1 on Windows 11. I downloaded a file from thingiverse which I want to modify. I was able to import into solvespace.
The problem is I want to split this object into two parts which I can move independently. I have search everywhere and could not find an example on how to do this in solvespace.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Razaq
The problem is I want to split this object into two parts which I can move independently. I have search everywhere and could not find an example on how to do this in solvespace.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Razaq
(no subject) (by Andrew)
With Solvespace, and imported file is a single part, and separated parts for import need to be created as separate files. That said, for an existing Solvespace file, it is possible to create copies, and choose which groups and solid objects are visible in each, and therefore visible in the file they are imported into. For STL files, you may be able to split them, and create separate STL's for the parts using a slicer.
(no subject) (by Paul)
You might be able to enclose one part of the stl in a box or similar extrusion and use difference to cut it away. Save the resulting mesh as stl. Then switch the boolean operation to intersection and save the other part as stl.
This assumes the 2 parts are easy to separate this way. It probably won't work if they are interlocking in your stl.
Once you have 2 STLs they can be individually linked in an assembly and positioned independently.
This assumes the 2 parts are easy to separate this way. It probably won't work if they are interlocking in your stl.
Once you have 2 STLs they can be individually linked in an assembly and positioned independently.
(no subject) (by Razaq)
Thanks for the prompt response. Both methods work.
I use SuperSlicer to cut it into two and save each separately as STL. I also tried the box method suggested by Paul and was able to separate them into individual file as STL, though as he pointed out there were some artifacts, it wasn't as clean as the slicer method.
Thanks again for the help.
I use SuperSlicer to cut it into two and save each separately as STL. I also tried the box method suggested by Paul and was able to separate them into individual file as STL, though as he pointed out there were some artifacts, it wasn't as clean as the slicer method.
Thanks again for the help.
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