How do you reduce facets in SolidWorks?

How to reduce facets of stl?

We can use the ‘Reduce’ tool in the ‘facet’ tab to decrease the the total number of facets in the selected area. Note that it’s not going to merge them into a single face. From the Facet tab, in the Adjust group, select Reduce.

How do I reduce mesh in SolidWorks?

To simplify the file:

  1. Set a value for Reduction amount (%) or for Target mesh size or point cloud size. …
  2. To simplify only a part of a mesh-based model, under Local Simplification, select a tool, select the area to simplify, and move the slider to adjust the simplification.
  3. Click .

How do you decimate mesh in SolidWorks?

In a graphics mesh body, click Insert > Mesh > Decimate Mesh .



Decimate Mesh Body PropertyManager

  1. Reduces the number of facets by a specified percentage. …
  2. Reduces the number of facets to a specified whole number. …
  3. Specifies the maximum deviation tolerance between the original and resulting mesh.

How do I reduce the size of a STL file in Solidworks?

The command can be found in the Insert menu > Net > Reduce mesh object. Then select the file and choose the reduction as a percentage or by entering the target number of triangles. You can also reduce the triangles locally using the facets painter.

How do you simplify 3D models?

Step by step

  1. Open the model in 3D Builder.
  2. Select the Edit tab.
  3. Choose Simplify.
  4. Use the slider to select the percentage of reduction.
  5. Select the Reduce Faces checkmark.
  6. Click the Repair model box in the bottom right.
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