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  • G Offline
    gh0stp1rate
    last edited by 12 Mar 2022, 18:59

    Is there a way or perhaps a plugin that will auto delete unnecessary lines in a model? Specifically, when importing other file types such as STL or DWG. You know, all those extra unnecessary lines on each face going to every corner of it even if it's a flat surface.

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      Dave R
      last edited by 12 Mar 2022, 22:46

      For .stl files you can tick the box for Merge Coplanar Faces before importing.
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      After the fact you could use the CleanUp3 extension or Fixit extension to remove coplanar edges or there's at least one other extension that only deletes coplanar edges

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        gh0stp1rate
        last edited by 13 Mar 2022, 08:33

        How do you open up that STL Import Options window? When I import an STL, SketchUp automatically does it without providing and options.

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          Box
          last edited by 13 Mar 2022, 08:38

          The import dialog that opens in which you choose the file to import has a large button just next to the Import button that says Options.

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            gh0stp1rate
            last edited by 13 Mar 2022, 08:54

            @box said:

            The import dialog that opens in which you choose the file to import has a large button just next to the Import button that says Options.

            Thanks, I've never even noticed that before!

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