Best way to import STL or OBJ files

[cgherghe-2]

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)

[ProFeature · Accepted solution]

Hi @cgherghe-2 

Have you tried Freesyle Reconstruction on the imported model?

To Reconstruct Shapes from Facets

-Thanks

[cgherghe-2]

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!!!

[ProFeature]

Hi @cgherghe-2 

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

-Thanks

[MartinHanak]

Important information !!!

At the end of the video, its creator informs that user must have:

Free Style license + Topology Optimization license

-OR-

Free Style license + Reverse Engineering license

Topology Optimization and Reverse Engineering licenses are not part of the basic Creo licenses, they must be purchased separately.

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