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download part in .mpd format - Ken BAker - 2024-08-10
obviously a newbie here.
i have downloaded the complete file of Ldraw part definitions. they are in the .dat file format.
i want to convert a part definition to .stl for 3D printing. all the online converters i have tried require the input file to be in the .mpd format.
how do i convert from .dat to .mpd, or how can i download a part definiton in .mpd format?
thanks!
Ken Baker
RE: download part in .mpd format - Jeff Jones - 2024-08-10
i suggest instand that you use ldview cause it can convert dats into stl for 3d printing
RE: download part in .mpd format - Ken BAker - 2024-08-10
(2024-08-10, 21:18)Jeff Jones Wrote: i suggest instand that you use ldview cause it can convert dats into stl for 3d printing
thanks! will do!!
Ken
RE: download part in .mpd format - Philippe Hurbain - 2024-08-11
(2024-08-10, 21:38)Ken BAker Wrote: thanks! will do!!Also keep in mind that LDraw parts may not have the precision level necessary for good printing, and that their meshes are generally not watertight.
Ken