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Import

FromPartShape

Mesh

Description

The Mesh Export command exports a mesh object to a mesh file format. Several file formats are supported.

Usage

1. Select a single mesh object.
2. There are several ways to invoke the command:
   • Press the Export mesh... button.
   • Select the Meshes → Export mesh... option from the menu.
   • Select the Export mesh... option from the Tree view context menu or 3D view context menu.
3. Select the correct file format in the dialog box.
4. Enter a filename. If you have selected the All files (*.*) option in the previous step, and do not specify a file extension here, the .stl extension will be used.
5. Press the Save button.

Notes

• There are some export preferences related to Mesh Formats but these do not apply to this command. They are used by the Std Export command.

Preferences

• The last used file location is stored: Tools → Edit parameters... → BaseApp → Preferences → General → FileOpenSavePath.

Scripting

See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

To export objects (including mesh objects) to a mesh file format use the export method of the Mesh module.

import FreeCAD
import Mesh

doc = FreeCAD.ActiveDocument

Mesh.export([doc.Cone, doc.Cylinder], 'D:/testfiles/mymodel.stl')

Import

FromPartShape

Mesh