Opening OBJ Files
To start the OBJ-to-PLY conversion, launch the MeshInspector program. Once it is up and running, go to the ‘Home’ tab and click on ‘Open Files’ to import your data.
Browsing OBJ Files
Click ‘Browse’, locate the OBJ file, and confirm your choice. On the web, upload OBJ projects as zipped archives. In the desktop version, you can import single files directly.
Viewing OBJ Files
Your OBJ file will appear. OBJ files, when uploaded as zips, can store not only geometry but also textures and color data. We automatically read these when you upload OBJ files.
Exporting Components
Initiate the MeshInspector workflow by right-clicking the OBJ model in the Scene Tree and selecting ‘Export’. This action opens the export dialog where you can set the export options.
Combining for Export
One can export multiple elements. Select the parts, right-click them, and choose ‘Group.’ Then, right-click the created group and select ‘Combine Subtree.’ The combined tree is now ready for export.
Setting PLY Format
Once the ‘Export’ button is hit, our end-users can pick PLY as the format of choice to convert their OBJ model. Click on the ‘Extension’ dropdown list for this.
Inspecting the PLY Size
Open the ‘Inspect’ tab and choose ‘Bounding Box’ to review your PLY model’s dimensions. Your PLY measurements will appear on screen. This step makes it possible for end-users to confirm that their export scales are correct.
Adjusting the PLY Size
To modify your PLY model’s scale and volume, open ‘Transform’ under the ‘Information’ section in the Scene Tree. Move the scaling slider to adjust the size, then confirm your changes by clicking the checkmark.
