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13-Aquamarine
December 22, 2024
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Best way to import STL or OBJ files

  • December 22, 2024
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Is there a best way to import STL or OBJ files (mainly used for 3D printing) in CREO Parametric?

I was not able to get parts with a smooth finish by using the OPEN function, those little triangles do not translate well to a nice finished surface, they look really ugly and blocky after I export/save them using the Shrinkwrap option. 
Even on level 10 for Shrinkwrap they still look awful in the end! Wish they had level 100 in there...

Is there a better way to obtain a CREO part starting with an STL or OBJ file?
Thank you!

(I really hope I chose the correct location for this message)

Best answer by ProFeature

Hi @cgherghe-2 

 

Have you tried Freesyle Reconstruction on the imported model?

To Reconstruct Shapes from Facets

 

-Thanks

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16-Pearl
December 23, 2024

Hi @cgherghe-2 

 

Have you tried Freesyle Reconstruction on the imported model?

To Reconstruct Shapes from Facets

 

-Thanks

13-Aquamarine
December 23, 2024

No, I do not know how to use that feature... 
Any tutorials out there that you might be able to recommend?
YouTube or PDFs, I will go through them!

Many thanks!!!

16-Pearl
December 24, 2024

Hi @cgherghe-2 

 

Try this link https://youtu.be/Rh0SfwHj9Kk?si=aDuZEsBhCQoMQp9z&t=137

 

-Thanks