Windows 10: 3D Builder snap 3D .stl parts in

Hi! I have a large number of models in parts, and I want to assemble them for printing. I’ll have to perform this task multiple times, so I’m looking for the fastest way to do it other than manually placing the pieces one by one.I used "3D Builder", and it worked well with model A, but not with model B... Does anyone know why this might be happening? Why do some models "snap" their parts together automatically while others don’t? Do you know of any way to make this task faster? Thanks!!!

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3D Builder slight distortion when saving .STL files

Hello,

To better assist you with the issue, please provide the following information:

• Have you tried to load and edit other file formats?
• Have you tried to load and edit other images not created in Align Technologies OrthoCAD?

We're looking forward to your reply.

 

Is there any way/hack to make STL the default file type for Open and Save As in 3D Builder?

Hey gdeconto,

I'm a 3D Builder engineer. I'm sorry to say that there is not a way to (or hack) to make STL the default file type. It is a great suggestion though.

Please open the Feedback App and under the feedback tab (in the 'Apps and Games' Category, '3D Builder' subcategory) open a suggestion feedback with this request. Leaving it there will let other people see the feedback and upvote it. If we see the suggestion
get some traction with users upvotes we will add it to our todo list.

Thanks!

 

3D Builder slight distortion when saving .STL files

A model that is edited with 3D builder is being slightly distorted in size when saved as a .STL file. The model is a dental model created using Align Technologies OrthoCAD as a .STL file. When the model is loaded and edited in 3D Builder then saved as
a .STL file the dimensions of the model are increased slightly by 1-2%. This causes the orthodontic appliance created on the model to not fit. This size discrepancy is confirmed using other 3D model software.