Full Version: Bridge from Silo to moi 3d

I use moi 3d for developing toys / mechanical models almost exclusively for 3d printing. How or what format would I import figures/sculptures into Moi 3d to size, include simple attachment point for parts made in moi. I purchased Silo a couple years ago but haven't taken the time to learn. Thanks for your suggestions

other easy to use polygon modelers?

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Silo Format
Supported 3D file loading formats are *.sib, *.sia, *.obj, *.3ds, and *.dxf.

Supported 3D file saving formats are *.sib, *.sia, *.obj, *.3ds, *.dxf, *.stl, *.rib, and *.pov.

So you can use OBJ or DXF for import something inside MOi

Must be better if you want make some SUdivision inside Moi to have surface OBJ Object "quadrangulated" !
Then 2 methods : _ImportObj script by Max Smirnov : you can regulate the % of Subdivision 0 to 100
or the native SUbD / Create from File: you will obtain an object subdivided so with rounded forms!

You can also use "obj23dm" for have only the wire obj structure

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Hi another simple mesh modeler like Silo maybe checkout this if fit your needed.

http://www.wings3d.com/?page_id=84
or
https://github.com/k3d-io/k3d/releases

I forgot the most important and powerful with modern UI
https://www.rocket3f.com/

I don't say Blender because I think you're aware about.

Greetings

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Hi vespanut,

> How or what format would I import figures/sculptures into Moi 3d to size, include simple
> attachment point for parts made in moi.

It depends on how the models were constructed in the poly modeling program.

If they are sub-d smoothed models, then those can be converted into MoI by exporting the sub-d control cage to .obj format and then using the Sub-D converter in MoI under SubD > Create > "From file" which will generate a smooth surface in MoI out of the Sub-d control cage.

If the models were not done using sub-d smoothing in the poly modeling program then that type of data is generally not suitable for conversion into CAD surfaces and solids automatically.

- Michael

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PS and Rocket3D is free (or Pro) & has a direct Bridge to Moi in the 2 Ways! ;)
Rocket <---> Moi3D By ShortCut or pressing an icon !)
In Rocket3F
(Pont = Bridge in French ;)

In Moi3D

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thanks for the information! I came across Rocket f3. Looks perfect I only wish they had a Mac version Thks again

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I am affraid that is no Mac Version!
You must use an emulator or a Windows version for MAc!

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