It turn out that the .3MF file format is more reliable than the .PLY or the .OBJ.
I managed to figure out the workflow to go from MOI3D to MSOffice using Meshmolder, Meshlab and 3D Builder.
I couldn't find a way to import the color .OBJ I had imported to from MOI3D because there is no material file. I needed to unwrap the UV in meshmolder and save the ,png, which I cleaned up in an image editor. Then I imported that mesh and png into Meshlab and exported to create an .OBJ having a material definition file.
The Meshlab export .OBJ, .MTL and ,PNG where brought into 3D Builder and it was used to export the final .3MF file.
I am not sure how many people are crazy enough to take that many steps besides myself; but, here is a video that demonstrates the process from start to finish.
NOTE - UPDATE: Thanks to Frenchy and Michael the link below is obsolete! I created a new video that is much shorter showing a more direct route.
Hi Tom, MoI will write a .MTL material definition file when you generate an .obj file, unless it has been disabled under Options > Import/Export > OBJ options > "Write .mtl file".
I had tried it after Frenchy indicated it should work and I could not bring in the colors for whatever reason. So, I went searching for the long route.
I tried again after you answered and made sure the .MTL file was being created. It was. But, I THINK I thought 3D Builder was asking for the .PNG file when it was actually asking for the .MTL file. In any case, I now have the right workflow, thanks to you and Frenchy.
It's a LOT cleaner, too. With no image editing required!
I love hanging around with people smarter than me!
I have to admit that color 3D is a complete mystery to me beyond the simplest of levels. It's just plain voodoo! LOL!
Excellent last video and workaround! :)
Maybe you must ask to Michael to change the tittle in
Embedding an MOI3D Object animated into Microscoft Office !
If you are agree i have added your tutorial animation on my Moi3D site :) https://moiscript.weebly.com/truc-astuces-2.html
If you want a link about something of your creation (s) i will add it in a minute!
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