Modelling on a human head

[shopperton]

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

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[MartinHanak]

Sam,

see Importing .stl files into Creo Parametric 3.0 and then converting to solid.

Martin Hanak

[shopperton]

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

[MartinHanak]

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

[shopperton]

Hi Martin,

Ok great, thanks for your help. Will update tomorrow.

Sam

[TomD.inPDX]

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.

[shopperton]

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

[MartinHanak]

Sam,

Google returned:

Human Head - SOLIDWORKS - 3D CAD model - GrabCAD

• can be directly opened in Creo Parametric 3.0 >>> UNFORTUNATELLY an ATTEMPT to open this file FAILED.
• can be directly opened in Creo Parametric 2.0 32-bit when you install Solidworks Explorer 32-bit available for free

Human Head 3D CAD Model Download | 3D CAD Browser

Martin Hanak

[MartinHanak]

Sam,

did you consider using Freestyle command (available in Creo for free) to create simple head model by yourself ?

Martin Hanak