Hi,
I have a human head in STL format and am attempting to Creo some head-wear. Is there any way of converting an STL into a Creo part file that can be used to drop curves onto? I have tried using the Shrinkwrap method but the results are too inaccurate.
Or alternatively, does anyone know of a head model available for use in Creo Parametric?
Many thanks,
Sam
Sam,
see Importing .stl files into Creo Parametric 3.0 and then converting to solid.
Martin Hanak
Hi Martin,
Thanks for your reply.
I've downloaded FreeCAD and attempted to create a solid from the mesh, however whenever i do so, the software stops responding. After attempting again on the highest tolerance available (10) I am still having trouble. I appreciate that the head is a very complex surface, but should it be taking this long?
Please see link to STL https://grabcad.com/library/head--4/files#
Thanks again,
Sam
Sam,
1.]
Conversion can take hours for complex models. Run conversion during night...
2.]
I do not have an account at Grabcad, therefore I can't download STL file.
Martin Hanak
Hi Martin,
Ok great, thanks for your help. Will update tomorrow.
Sam
Martin has the right idea. FreeCAD does pretty well with this. Something Creo is definitely lacking!
Be patient. This does take a lot of processing to recognize the full closed boundary.
It's been running for about 14 hours now and still 'not responding'. It's a fairly powerful custom-built PC which makes it seem quite odd. Do you know if there any human heads available online for use in Creo? It's for non-comercial use (major project at university). In desperate need!
Thanks,
Sam
Sam,
Google returned:
Human Head - SOLIDWORKS - 3D CAD model - GrabCAD
Human Head 3D CAD Model Download | 3D CAD Browser
Martin Hanak
Sam,
did you consider using Freestyle command (available in Creo for free) to create simple head model by yourself ?
Martin Hanak