clp
10-24-2002, 11:07 AM
Howdy experienced max users!
I am having some problems importing files from other CAD programs at high quaility with out the file sizes beoming too large. I am putting together an animation or a product that has been modelled in a parametric CAD program. I am exporting them as STL file's which create a triangluate mesh but because of the detail I require the file size and poly count is massive.
To get the quality surface finish I require I have to export them at high poly counts. The problem being is if I have a detailed curved area I need to crank the poly count up but if that detailed area is on a part that has large flat areas those also get allocated huge amounts of polys that are not required, thus making the file bigger then it needs to be.
I have tried exporting the files from Unigraphics, Solid works, and Pro E but I still do not get a very efficient mesh.
Any people had experience with this or have any alternatives?
Thanks heaps
Chris
I am having some problems importing files from other CAD programs at high quaility with out the file sizes beoming too large. I am putting together an animation or a product that has been modelled in a parametric CAD program. I am exporting them as STL file's which create a triangluate mesh but because of the detail I require the file size and poly count is massive.
To get the quality surface finish I require I have to export them at high poly counts. The problem being is if I have a detailed curved area I need to crank the poly count up but if that detailed area is on a part that has large flat areas those also get allocated huge amounts of polys that are not required, thus making the file bigger then it needs to be.
I have tried exporting the files from Unigraphics, Solid works, and Pro E but I still do not get a very efficient mesh.
Any people had experience with this or have any alternatives?
Thanks heaps
Chris