You asked: Can you modify a STL file in Fusion 360?

Can you edit an STL in Fusion 360?

Before editing a STL or OBJ mesh model in Fusion 360, you will need to convert it to a BRep solid. But Fusion complains if you attempt to convert complex meshes with many faces (triangles). This is how you can simplify (reduce) the imported mesh model to make it editable.

How do I edit an existing STL file?

This can be very useful for simple edits such as adding text, removing part of the design, or combining two STLs into a single model.

1. Step 1: Import an STL. …
2. Step 2: Apply Size and Scaling Adjustments. …
3. Step 3: Edit STL File. …
4. Step 4: Export as STL. …
5. Step 1: Open STL file and convert it to solid model. …
6. Step 2: Edit STL file.

Can I import an STL file in Fusion 360?

To insert an STL, OBJ, DXF, or, SVG file into an existing Fusion 360 file, use the insert command in the toolbar.

How do you modify a mesh body in Fusion 360?

From the Prepare menu click Generate Face Groups.

1. Select the mesh body.
2. Each color represents a different face.
3. Adjust the boundary accuracy to make sure that each face is a different color.
4. Click OK.
5. From the modify menu click Convert Mesh.

How can I edit STL files for free?

7 of the best free STL file editors

1. MeshLab. MeshLab is a very complete free and open source program to edit your STL files. …
2. SketchUp. SketchUp, which used to be called Google SketchUp, is a 3D modeling software that now belongs to the architectural company Trimble Buildings. …
3. SculptGL. SculptGL is a free 3D sculpting tool.

Can Onshape edit STL files?

The Onshape public documents are great resource as is GrabCad. If you genuinely need to edit STL files, the only free STL editor that i know of is MeshMixer. Like most Autodesk software, it’s cheap but you definitely get what you pay for!