| Help with size [message #60852] Sat, 26 January 2013 18:25 UTC |
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I'm new to shapeways and I'm having an issue with my uploads. When I upload a model the dimensions are not what I had originally put. I have a model that is 2.5 in long but after the upload it is 6.2 in long. Does anyone know what's going on or how to fix it. I am using Autodesk inventor and uploading in STL format.
Thanks in advance.
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| Re: Help with size [message #60853 is a reply to message #60852 ] Sat, 26 January 2013 19:02 UTC |
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What are all the dimensions x, y & z ? It may be that the model is in a defferent orientation to what's expected.
You might need to rescale the model before uploading to Shapeways.
Paul
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| Re: Help with size [message #60854 is a reply to message #60852 ] Sat, 26 January 2013 19:03 UTC |
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You have uploaded as inches instead of centimetres.
Bill Bedford
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| Re: Help with size [message #60856 is a reply to message #60852 ] Sat, 26 January 2013 19:34 UTC |
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You need to post the measurement option you chose at upload, and if at all possible the exact dimensions in you modelling program and a stl. We should figure out the problem at a glance. I am curious the exact dimensions SW had for it, I think a scaling problem is involved. if that dimension you gave was 6.35.The infamous 2.54 factor might be involved.
Keith
Have any questions regarding Blender, and need fast answers, you are always welcome at the IRC Server Freenode, channel #blender. As a bonus, several there have experience in modelling for 3D prints.
Keith
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| Re: Help with size [message #60858 is a reply to message #60857 ] Sat, 26 January 2013 19:54 UTC |
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It seems to be when I converted the file it only saves the cm dimensions and when I upload there is only options for inches (which is what I designed in originally), millimeters and meters. so if I scale everything up it should come out right.
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| Re: Help with size [message #60859 is a reply to message #60852 ] Sat, 26 January 2013 20:34 UTC |
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upload in meters, I figured it out.
Keith
Have any questions regarding Blender, and need fast answers, you are always welcome at the IRC Server Freenode, channel #blender. As a bonus, several there have experience in modelling for 3D prints.
Keith
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| Re: Help with size [message #60879 is a reply to message #60859 ] Sun, 27 January 2013 03:08 UTC |
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Just wanted to thank everyone who helped me out, I have figured out the issue and have had no further problems.
Again thanks.
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