Convert STL to AMF readable files + Graded matrial

[Samira Nazemi Gelian]

Hi all!

I'm new to AMF software. I was wondering whether we can import an STL file and save it as a readable (I mean XML format)AMF file.

I tried several times, but I am getting a binary amf file out of it. Moreover, even when I save my own amf files the software convert them into executable/binary files.

I also have a question about graded materials. I add the proper tags to the xml amf file, but it doesn't appear in the GUI. Does any body have a good sample of graded materials.

Thank you in advance,
-somi

[Hod Lipson]

If you unzip your binary AMF you should get a text AMF. To do this, change the .amf extension to .zip, then unzip, then change the extension to .txt.
However it might be a very large file.

I will check on viewing graded materials.

--hod


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[Jonathan Hiller]

Hi Somi,

Regarding the graded material: I just uploaded a simple example to the sample files page of the amf wiki for you (http://amf.wikispaces.com/file/view/Amf_Cube_Gradient.amf/491884672/Amf_Cube_Gradient.amf). You can view the gradient in the amf editor by selecting view->slice and moving through the layers of your part. You can edit and create your own gradient materials by selecting edit materials and checking the "composite material" box.

  ~J

[Samira Nazemi Gelian]

Thank you very much for your response, 

I was so excited that I forgot to say thank you!

I have one more question about multiple material objects. Would you please provide me an example of using palette and regions?

Best regards

-somi 

[sumanta mukherjee]

Hi all!
I need to create some porous models with graded interconnected porosity. I was trying to create the models using the cad softwares, but from the description of the amf files, it seems to be a better option. Unfortunately, the wikispaces pages are not loading, showing "Subscription Expired" message. Is there any other website that is alive? Is it possible to upload the cube gradient emf gain?

Thanks and regards,

Sumanta

[Hod Lipson]

AMF website is now back live. Thanks for pointing this out.
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