Editing 3D Models with Meshmixer

This lesson is meant to teach the basics of using Meshmixer using real files. Download the working files.

Learning Objectives specific to this course:

• Load an .stl or .obj file into MeshMixer
• Rotate and move a metacarpal/carpal using the transform tool
• Select various anatomical structures of the hand model using the Select tool
• Resize the metacarpal/carpal to adapt for print using the Units and Dimensions tool
• Slice areas of the model using the Plane Cut Tool
• Repair existing holes and defects in preparation for print using the Select Tool submenus
• Create holes as needed for continuity of design using the Meshmixer Tool
• Examine the model using the Inspector tool
• Repair the model using the Inspector tool to ensure a watertight end product

​Meshmixer is a program that allows you to combine, edit, alter, and fix 3D objects, or meshes. 

A few tools in includes are:

• Hollowing or solidifying objects
• Close holes and repair models
• Resize, rotate, and transform
• Slice or combine models
• Create holes or tubes through models
• Smooth surfaces or reduce geometry

Download Meshmixer software

http://www.meshmixer.com/download.html

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 7 or later or OS X / macOS 10.11 or later
• 4GB system RAM

Download Lesson Files

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3262255/files