Upload CAD File

To upload CAD file to the platform please follow the steps below. For these steps you would need to download and use Rhino 3D.

1. Import

Import the CAD file into Rhino by navigating to File > Import and selecting your reference file.

2. Unit Setup

Select the appropriate units for the model (please make sure to select the right one otherwise the final dimensions of the product might not be correct):

3. Position

Once you have imported the model:

You would need to check if the model is centered, if yes, then you don't need to do anything in this step. If it's not centered then use the align tools to center the object to the CPlane.

You can find the align tools under the Standard menu.

4. Meshing

To create a mesh, select the object, type “Mesh” in the upper command line, and press Enter.

The dialog box appears. You can choose between two types of dialog boxes: simplified or detailed.

Most of the time, the simple mesh options are enough to create the mesh model. Press Enter to generate the mesh model.

If you press the Detailed Controls you can also see the more detailed dialog:

The detailed mesh option is an advanced meshing dialog. You can define various parameters before meshing, such as density, simple planes, and jagged seams.

The resulting mesh would look something like this:

5. Export

In this case, the mesh and the NURBS model are in the same position. Go to the Selection menu and choose the “Mesh Select” tool

Then go to the File menu > Export Selected option, and export the model in your preferred file format.