Easy steps to Modify & Merge STL files | Mesh Mixer in Minutes

Easy steps to Modify & Merge STL files while using Mesh Mixer. If you have about 10 minutes, I will get you started in Mesh Mixer.
Mesh Mixer is a fabulous free tool from Autodesk. I am barely scratching the surface of its potential so feel free to ask for more tutorials.
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[@christinadeleon2050]

Thank you! You explained everything so clearly and slowly. You’re a great teacher!

[@HLModTech]

Thanks Christina for the feedback! 👍 100% makes my day when users have success.

[@Krasherox]

Thanks for making this video!

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure. Makes my day that you found it useful. If you ever want me to share some of the stuff you are doing in Meshmixer, I am willing to learn from you.

[@gierhedd75]

Brand new to the 3D printing game. Started waaaayy late. Haha. This helps immensely. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@HLModTech]

Glad I could help! Never too late. =) Big benefit of waiting is how much easier it is to assemble a printer these days. Took me about 16 hrs to assemble my first Anet A8. th-cam.com/video/v0bS8EpHwCY/w-d-xo.html

[@baxxmo]

Good video. I come back every once in awhile when I forget how to combine models

[@HLModTech]

👍 not gonna lie… I have to look back at my vids to regain my skills too. 😂

[@LarryYaw]

Amazing as usual buddy!!

[@HLModTech]

Thanks! I received a note on Facebook that Meshmixer is not being maintained anymore. =( I am glad I have my copy downloaded so it does not disappear on me.

[@LarryYaw]

@@HLModTech I seen that, bummer. i think I have mine backed up somewhere. If not I know who has a copy lol. I keep a copy of good old 123D around to play with too.

[@claudebonnel521]

Thank you so much for your video 👍

[@HLModTech]

My pleasure Claude. Thank you for the note! 👍💯

[@davidfoster6433]

Good video, I can't wait to get a 3d printer

[@HLModTech]

Thanks. I will keep you posted if I see any good deals. 👍

[@aaronduranceau7683]

Liked ty had you got to just add combind may of missed few extra things found may need to know later tytyty

[@HLModTech]

Thank you. I really dig that it is free and offline. So many programs are moving to a online version...

[@billmusik9794]

You are awesome

[@HLModTech]

Makes my day to hear that! Thanks Bill. 💯👍

[@WOLFSHINESL]

Good stuff! Is it possible to either stretch or expand a certain area of a stl file? For example I found a chaingun stl from the doom eternal game and I want to make the side handle have a wider grip for my doom slayer action figure without having to dremel it and ruin the print.

[@HLModTech]

Yes... but my skills with the brush tools are brutal. I am never patient enough... This video may be you close. There are a TON of options. th-cam.com/video/Q9-7j0PBMMY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=I9sXZIhYXF76fCsb Essentially select the area... then "sculpt" away.

[@jamesearnhardt8497]

Is this the program I need if I have an action figure and want to merge it on to a business card holder base? Thanks

[@HLModTech]

You may be able to do that super simple in Tinkercad too. th-cam.com/video/gPeWdLQYfuA/w-d-xo.html

[@aaronduranceau7683]

How do you subtract one stl from the other in meshmixer , is there a boleeen option

[@HLModTech]

Am I correct that you solved this question?

[@aaronduranceau7683]

Been using maya2023 but so hard to cut up n add together there or boolean things from one another for inserting other objects into 3d printed parts after done

[@HLModTech]

For simple shapes Tinkercad is pretty slick. th-cam.com/video/oK9sdQhVfbc/w-d-xo.html

[@terrylembke8100]

I've tried to install meshmixer on my win 10 machine. No success, tried several times , it sucks for me . Got any alternatives that work good .

[@HLModTech]

I do not. Make sure you are going to the autodesk site to snag it. I had one user that had downloaded a version from somewhere else and that was a bad gig. This version of meshmixer was new when Win 7 was out, so the age of your Windows is not likely an issue.

[@archiebunker4710]

Meshmixer to cura...saved to SD...ender 3 max neo...when I print it only heats up parameters but prints nothin...does anyone know what I'm doing wrong please help

[@HLModTech]

Can you print other designs of the Ender? Just trying to figure out if it is a printer issue or software issue.

[@MacAdder1965]

Anyway of doing the opposite? Choosing an stl file and separating it in to different parts without using a plane cut.

[@HLModTech]

I have only done it with plane cut or brute force in Tinkercad. th-cam.com/video/L9bPgXKUQv4/w-d-xo.html