Export from Sketchup as a solid?
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I've made some components on Sketchup to be 3D printed and was wondering if there was any way to export them as an STL file, and also is there a way to make the components solid, as they appear to be hollow at the moment. Thanks
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I know nothing about 3d printers or stl format, but maybe this link could help you.
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Hi Tristan, welcome to SCF!
In Sketchup, you make models "Solid" by ensuring the object is completely enclosed. See this link for a nice description by Aidan Chopra, who works on the Sketchup team.
Here's a very useful tool to help find solid errors in your model: Solid Inspector. I do a lot of modeling for 3D printing, and couldn't live with out it.
I use this tool to export to STL: SKP files to DXF or STL (its the same plugin as in Massimo's link, but I put it here to make it easier)
Good luck, and don't forget to post pictures of the models in the Gallery once they're made!
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You might also find this useful
Regards,
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This might help as well? http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php
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