Using Autodesk 123D I created an 8 mm x 12 mm cylinder and then copied it several times. I grouped all the objects and exported them to an .stl file. When I opened the file in Z-Suite only the original cylinder appeared. I tried re-grouping the objects again but the results were the same. Then I opened the file in Meshmixer and all the objects were present. Saved the file as an .stl, opened it in Z-Suit and voila, all OK. Is this a Z-Suite problem or am I doing something wrong?
Guy
I do that all the time with SketchUp and it works fine
Did you know you can copy a part in Zsuite multiple times and you can move a large group of items around in the build area at one time?
Did you know you can copy a part in Zsuite multiple times and you can move a large group of items around in the build area at one time?
It's the preferred way to do it for me.
It's the preferred way to do it for me.
That's how I do it too
Using Autodesk 123D I created an 8 mm x 12 mm cylinder and then copied it several times. I grouped all the objects and exported them to an .stl file. When I opened the file in Z-Suite only the original cylinder appeared. I tried re-grouping the objects again but the results were the same. Then I opened the file in Meshmixer and all the objects were present. Saved the file as an .stl, opened it in Z-Suit and voila, all OK. Is this a Z-Suite problem or am I doing something wrong?
Guy
Instead of selecting the group and using the export selection tool, you should try saving the stl from the menu. choose export stl and then you get a "combine all object into a single objects for 3d print" yes/no popup. this will be ok ;)
Instead of selecting the group and using the export selection tool, you should try saving the stl from the menu. choose export stl and then you get a "combine all object into a single objects for 3d print" yes/no popup. this will be ok ;)
That way you can get into trouble easily because Z-Suite sees one big object that is treated according to it's outer perimeters and you often cannot turn or move it anymore all-tough it physically would fit.
The problem was reported here: http://forum.zortrax.com/index.php?/tracker/issue-60-z-suite-102-mac-auto-position-issue-and-error-when-turning-parts/
Using Autodesk 123D I created an 8 mm x 12 mm cylinder and then copied it several times. I grouped all the objects and exported them to an .stl file. When I opened the file in Z-Suite only the original cylinder appeared. I tried re-grouping the objects again but the results were the same. Then I opened the file in Meshmixer and all the objects were present. Saved the file as an .stl, opened it in Z-Suit and voila, all OK. Is this a Z-Suite problem or am I doing something wrong?
Guy
Stop using 123D and download Designspark Mechanical.. I started with 123D and never looked back when I found DS Mechanical. You won't have this problem anymore either.. No need to group parts when you save. If you can see it on the screen, it's part of the file.. Easy to learn as well..
I have been using DesignSpark and it is a fine product, but some of my prints require text. I can't find any text function in DS. Is there one?