About this Block
What it does: The Export Mesh block saves a surface mesh to a specified file path as either an .OBJ, .STL, .PLY, or .3MF file. The length units are specified as an input. Common uses:- Exporting meshes for use in alternative software or other instances of nTop.
- Easiest way to export an STL, OBJ, or PLY file.
- For information on all import/export file types: (https://support.ntopology.com/hc/articles/360048249514)
- If you are having trouble exporting a complex mesh, consider using Refine Mesh, Simplify Mesh by Amount, or Simplify Mesh by Threshold blocks to reduce the file size. (https://support.ntopology.com/hc/articles/360061372374)
Export mesh file to an external location.
Inputs
Outputs
| Type |
|---|
| Mesh File Data |