Why are there errors when exporting a Mesh from Voxel Grid as a 3MF?

Issue:

Some workflows require the Mesh from Voxel Grid block, and users may want to export the results to 3MF. The resulting 3MF file displays incorrectly after importing to third-party applications.

Applies to:

  • nTop
  • Exporting

Cause:

3MF file formats support only triangle polygons, whereas voxel grids produce quadrangle mesh elements.

Solution:

Use the Remesh Surface block to convert the quadrangles to triangles, creating geometry compatible with 3MF.

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Keywords:

 import mesh export 3mf remesh voxel 
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