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3d Printing Surface from TBC

  • 1.  3d Printing Surface from TBC

    Posted 11-17-2021 12:37

    Hello all…I am trying to export a surface from TBC in some way that will allow me to 3d print it on my 3d printer. I feel that this will be an excellent way to show our client exactly what our earthwork numbers are representing.

    I'm having some difficulty finding a format that TBC exports, that is also acceptable in my printing programs. I currently have Blender (which I am by no means a master of) and use Ultimaker Cura for slicing the prints.

    If anyone has experience 3d printing a TBC model, I would greatly appreciate any and all help. Thank you in advance.

    Mike



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    Michael Egolf
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  • 2.  RE: 3d Printing Surface from TBC

    Posted 11-17-2021 13:50
    I never did what you're trying but what about DXF. If you select a surface in the DXF exporter the triangles will be exported as 3DFaces. Or you can explode the surface into simple linework before exporting it into a DXF.

    Blender supposedly can import DXF. https://birchlerarroyo.com/other/can-blender-import-dxf-files.html

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    Ronny Schneider
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  • 3.  RE: 3d Printing Surface from TBC

    Posted 11-17-2021 14:33
    Export SketchUp file (SKP), open it in SketchUP online and check for 3D topology. From there you can export OBJ file and Bob's your uncle.

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    Marian
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  • 4.  RE: 3d Printing Surface from TBC

    Posted 11-18-2021 13:26

    Agreed, and you can use a SketchUp tool/plugin to add a terrain skirt to convert to a solid. 


    Rob



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    Rob Davidson
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