Shapemagic-free-

micione · 11 Aug 2012, 09:10

Hi, report a free program very interesting. Easily create a lot of solid forms. Save in obj.

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Shape Magic and Lathe Magic 3D Model Generators. Create designs for woodturning and for use in Bryce, Vue, Poser and other 3D programs.

(www.shapemagic.com)

Roger · 16 Aug 2012, 17:15

What do you use to convert OBJ to SU?

TIG · 16 Aug 2012, 19:54

There is 'OBJimporter'... BUT an OBJ file from this app will almost certainly 'have issues'... you might need to import it into something else that can cope... then re-export as a compliant OBJ to move over into Sketchup...

Roger · 16 Aug 2012, 20:13

@tig said:

There is 'OBJimporter'... BUT an OBJ file from this app will almost certainly 'have issues'... you might need to import it into something else that can cope... then re-export as a compliant OBJ to move over into Sketchup...

Didn't you do a plugin called OBJ2SKP ?

micione · 17 Aug 2012, 08:20

TIG has just said.
To import into SketchUp OBJ files from other programs I use "3D Object Converter" (not free). then from there save as obj, and import into SketchUp with "Fluidimporter".
Other programs that can reprocess obj files are: MeshLab; netfabStudio.
Regarding "shapemagic" you must save the file obj, unchecking the box UvMapped. (Could cause problems).

pilou · 17 Aug 2012, 09:33

From the same place maybe Road Maker
can interest some people ?