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Mastering Scene Saving and Exporting
Mastering Scene Saving and Exporting

In this guide, we'll delve into the essential topics of saving scenes and exporting 3D models.

Updated over 9 months ago

Saving a Scene

Saving a scene in Mesh Inspector serves as a bookmark for your progress, capturing the current view, selected objects, lighting, camera settings, and more.

To save a scene:

  1. Click the 'Save Scene' button, or press Ctrl + S for a quick save.

  2. Your scene will be stored in the native Mesh Inspector format (.mru) in the opened file directory.

Next time you open it, you'll pick up right where you left off, making it perfect for ongoing projects within the software.

Exporting 3D Models

Exporting is a crucial step for collaboration and utilizing your 3D model in other environments, allowing you to share your masterpiece with the world or use it in different software.

Mesh Inspector supports export for Meshes, Point Clouds, Voxels, Polylines, and Distance Maps, each with a corresponding icon next to the file name.

To export:

  1. Select an object or several objects of the same type from the list on the left column or by clicking directly on the object in the scene.

  2. Ensure to stick to one file format type per export, as you can't export different file types simultaneously.

The save and export icons are conveniently located at the top left corner of your screen, accessible from any screen within the software, ensuring you can save or export with ease.

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between saving a scene and exporting?

A: Saving a scene preserves your work within Mesh Inspector, including progress, settings, and objects. Exporting allows you to share your creation or use it in other environments beyond Mesh Inspector.

Q2: Can I save my scene in a format compatible with other software?

A: Yes, you can save your scene in glTF format by clicking on the 'Save Scene As' button and selecting .gltf as the format, allowing you to open it in other software.

Q3: Is it possible to export multiple file types simultaneously?

A: No, you can only export one file format type per export. Ensure to select objects of the same type for export to maintain compatibility.

And there you have it โ€“ the fundamentals of saving scenes and exporting in MeshInspector. Whether you're continuing your work within the software or taking your 3D model beyond, these features have got you covered. If you have any further questions, explore our Help section or reach out to our support team at support@meshinspector.com. Happy saving and exporting!

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