Opening STL files
To kick off the conversion from STL to OBJ, launch our program. Once the MeshInspector is open, head over to ‘Open Files,’ the very section shown in the screenshot.
Browsing STL files
The MeshInspector program will then prompt you to locate the STL file you want to convert. Click on ‘Browse’ to open the directory, navigate to your desired file, and proceed with selection.
Viewing STL files
You can now view the source file for conversion. It is fully accessible from any angle, allowing you to prepare it as needed.
Exporting the STL File
Your next stop is the ‘Export’ button located in the ‘Home’ tab. Once your STL model is selected in MeshInspector’s scene tree, go ahead and click the button.
Setting OBJ format
After selecting ’Export,’ open the drop-down list of available formats. Then, choose OBJ. You can also rename your object if needed. Finally, click ’Save’ to complete the process.
Inspecting the OBJ Size
With your OBJ uploaded, you can start by inspecting its size. While OBJ files are capable of storing additional data such as colors and texture coordinates, this specific model contains none. Go to ‘Inspect.’ In that tab, click on ‘Bounding Box.’ All dimensions will be shown.
Adjusting the OBJ Size
Here, your option is ‘Transform,’ under ‘Information’ in the scene tree. Use the scaling bar by dragging it. Make sure to apply the changes by clicking on the checkmark. Both the dimensions and volume of your model will change once you finalize.
