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Trying to split object into parts… or polygons, or something… I don’t know, I’m so new :(
Super new to Cinema 4D, so bear with me. 😛
I’m working with a .stp file of a car part. From what I read, Cinema 4D doesn’t open .stps, so I downloaded FreeCAD to convert the file. I converted it to a .obj. When I import it into C4D, however, the model is just one solid piece. In FreeCAD, I’m able to select and move around various sections of the model, basically take it apart. Why can I not do this in Cinema 4D? Am I exporting it wrong from FreeCAD or is there a Cinema4D setting I’m missing?
My terminology is probably off, but any help would be great.
Let me know anymore info that may be needed. ????
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Unless you can export the pieces separately from from the CAD software, you will probably need to “cut out” each piece individually. Duplicate the model, select the polygon for the piece you want > invert selection > repeat.
Or use the model as a reference and model them C4d. Good times.
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Oh lord. There’s about 86 pieces in total, according to FreeCAD. I think I can export each piece separately, but that means I have to put everything back together in C4D, right? With me being a beginner, that sounds super complex.
At this point, I can’t even select polygons – the car part is just one massive object. Am I missing a setting or something?
I’ve attached an image for reference.
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you might be exporting wrong from FreeCAD, yes. I don’t know it at all but check the output settings and experiment
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Since you are a beginner, this project will give you plenty of opportunities to learn the basics e.g. selecting polygons.
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It doesn’t really give me any options – see attached screenshot. Right now, a dialogue box pops up when I select “Unnamed” – the whole car part. When I select everything (SOLID, COMPOUND, COMPOUND001, COMPOUND002, etc) , it exports, but everything is smooshed together when I bring it into C4D.
What do I do? 🙁
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Your images are not attaching. Can you try again?
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hey Justin, you can always try to click on the poster’s name, that takes you to their Activity page where the image link may be (if they did upload but didn’t copy paste the link back into the post) or check the Images tab also there
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Did that work?
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Thanks.
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have you tried only selecting one at a time?
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