I am a new point cloud user and have found applications to integrate point cloud data into our systems if we can make it work. So far we are getting very good quality scans.
We need to get the stl files from revopoint into some kind of digital dataset that we can combine with our own imaging data. I am at a loss for getting started with this task and would like to get advice. I am starting with MATLAB but can also use different languages or APIs.
I would guess there is a way to create a 3D dataset from the exported STL file?
I am writing to share an overview of the process for creating a 3D dataset from an STL file exported from Revopoint software .
This workflow primarily involves importing the mesh-based surface model into software such as Revo Design ,Fusion 360 or 3D Slicer, where the facet count can be reduced and the file converted into a CAD-compatible solid or volumetric mesh.
To ensure the model is suitable for simulation or further editing, several key steps must be completed. These include performing a thorough mesh cleanup, optimizing the density, and defining the object as a closed, watertight model.
thank you but no, this is not really what we are looking for. Rather after all the steps you mention are complete, we would like the result, the step file or solid file and slit it into layers at every 11 such as for the Z height. Is there anything like this is the API that allows processing of step file like this?
RevoScan does not output an stl. You get a point cloud or a mesh. Those are your options. You need to use a different software to take a mesh and turn it into a STL, .step or a solid. Look at Reverse Engineer programs such as Quicksurface, Geomagic, or RevoDesign. RevoDesign is basically the lite version of Quicksurface.
Sounds like you want a slicer software. Lots of slicers out there, but you need an stl or step file to input into them. Goes back to you need a way to get a mesh into an stl.
Check out “Instep Studio 3d”. It can convert mesh files to step files. It can also create slices and make those 2d sections into dxf files. It can convert some of the faceted sections into acis solid primitive shapes but mostly the objects will still be faceted. Reverse engineering in cad is the best way still if one wants to produce perfect surfaces for cnc. This program is relatively inexpensive and very useful sometimes. Most of the time I use Blender to clean up my scans and the Turbocad pro platinum to RE but I also use Alibre design expert which cannot import meshes and so then I use Instep to create a solid first. Turbocad can also convert mesh into acis solids but they will be hollow. They can then be sliced up just like any cad program could do. Blender can also slice up meshes but you will still be dealing with mesh data like stl or obj files which is fine for things like 3d printing.
What you mean by that “you get only a mesh” ? STL is a mesh of triangles not much different from ply or obj , it does not store color, texture, or material properties and units but the exterior is exactly the same.
I dont disagree with you that .stl, .ply, and .obj contain basically the same information. But am I wrong to say that Revoscan does not export an .stl? When I go to export, my options are a cloud or a mesh. Both export as a .ply.
If I open PrusaSlicer and try to import a .ply file I cannot. So you need a different program that can open a .ply and save it as a .stl.
90% of time I export a stl. When you do the export and go to type in the name of project you can go below that and select in the drop down the different format like stl, obj,ply. It defaults as ply is all.