New Member berr Posted August 21, 2009 New Member Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hello. I have only been playing with 3d coat for about an hour and I was hoping someone could tell me if it is possible to shell models with this program. I use several programs to build models such as Maya, Rhino or Zbrush but when the time comes for me to create an .stl file for printing I usually need to take the file to someone who has access to a program called freeform where the model is converted to voxels and shelled. This is simply offsetting a model in around .08 inches and subtracting the offset model from the original to create a wall thickness. It is a simple process in freeform and i am hoping 3d coat could accomplish the same thing, as freeform is quite expensive. if anyone know of a process in 3d coat that can accomplish this please let me know. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member Ghostdog Posted August 21, 2009 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hello. I have only been playing with 3d coat for about an hour and I was hoping someone could tell me if it is possible to shell models with this program. I use several programs to build models such as Maya, Rhino or Zbrush but when the time comes for me to create an .stl file for printing I usually need to take the file to someone who has access to a program called freeform where the model is converted to voxels and shelled. This is simply offsetting a model in around .08 inches and subtracting the offset model from the original to create a wall thickness. It is a simple process in freeform and i am hoping 3d coat could accomplish the same thing, as freeform is quite expensive. if anyone know of a process in 3d coat that can accomplish this please let me know. thanks Hi there, when in voxel-mode you can extract-skin by right-clicking the Voxtree in lower-right corner menu. You might be interested in my thread showing a .stl model printed out by Shapeways. It actually arrived today! http://www.3d-coat.com/forum/index.php?sho...amp;#entry27371 Anyway good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member cuffins Posted August 21, 2009 Advanced Member Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi there, when in voxel-mode you can extract-skin by right-clicking the Voxtree in lower-right corner menu.You might be interested in my thread showing a .stl model printed out by Shapeways. It actually arrived today! http://www.3d-coat.com/forum/index.php?sho...amp;#entry27371 Anyway good luck Hey Ghostdog thx for the tip! Didn't know this before...As 3DC can export .stl directly, is it possible to use this model for 3d-Printing without any conversion? Rene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosan Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 when in voxel-mode you can extract-skin by right-clicking the Voxtree in lower-right corner menu. Sorry but... how it works ? I only need to make a pant to my model. I freeze the model painting over the body the pant zone... press make skin and nothing happens any help is welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosan Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 TY !!!!! wow... is so easy. Sorry im asking but cant found it in manual :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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