Better way to import/export/reduce VERY large files?

Edymnion · 20th December 2017, 03:54 PM

I've got some files from Hero Forge for gaming miniatures that are, frankly, absurdly huge files.

1.8 million faces for something that is supposed to print out at 28-30mm tall.

I've been trying to get AC3D to import and reduce the .stl files to a more manageable face count, but its having a LOT of trouble. To the point it pretty much locks up.

Is there a way to have AC3D load/reduce/export the file via command prompt or some other way that would reduce the overhead and let it stand a better chance of success?

20th December 2017, 03:54 PM	#1
Edymnion Senior Member Professional user Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 203	Better way to import/export/reduce VERY large files? I've got some files from Hero Forge for gaming miniatures that are, frankly, absurdly huge files. 1.8 million faces for something that is supposed to print out at 28-30mm tall. I've been trying to get AC3D to import and reduce the .stl files to a more manageable face count, but its having a LOT of trouble. To the point it pretty much locks up. Is there a way to have AC3D load/reduce/export the file via command prompt or some other way that would reduce the overhead and let it stand a better chance of success? __________________ It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind in motion. It is by the syrup of cola that thoughts acquire speed, the ears acquire ringing, the ringing becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind into motion.