An actual 3D Model, not just CAD
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Hi everyone,
I wondered if any of you had ever exported your models and actually had them built as real tangible models to hold in your hands.
I need to explore this and;
a. wondered if you knew which export options i need to use
b. ever had it done and could recommend a 3D modelling company in the UKfingers and toes crossed that someone does..
thanks
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ha, yeah.. all the time. (but honestly, they're much too heavy to hold in my hands
)i think you're looking for 3D printing services (as in, they print in 3 actual dimensions)
(there's a 3D printing service that advertises here on the forums.. i'm pretty sure that's them but can't be sure.. the mayor around here, Mike Lucey, made a thread about them.. i'll see if i can find it.)
[edit -- yeah, that's the company i was thinking about but Mike's thread didn't have much info beyond the link in it:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=15870 ) -
Here's that link Jeff mentioned: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=27469&p=237913&hilit=imaterialise#p237913
...and this recent challenge: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=27746&hilit=i.materialise#p240543
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Different objects will require different model-making processes. The 3d modeling process you decide on will help determine the best way to export your Sketchup model.
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