Convert STL to FBX via Python
Render STL as FBX without any 3D modeling and rendering software.
How to Convert STL to FBX Using Python
In order to convert STL to FBX, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for Python. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.3D and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command line
pip install aspose-3d
Steps to Convert STL to FBX via Python
Python programmers can easily load & convert STL files to FBX in just a few lines of code.
- Load STL file via the from_file of Scene class
- Create an instance of FbxSaveOptions
- Set FBX specific properties for advanced conversion
- Call the Scene.save method
- Pass the output path with FBX file extension & object of FbxSaveOptions
- Check resultant FBX file at specified path
System Requirements
Before running the Python conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or Linux based OS.
- Python 3.5 or later.
- Aspose.3D for Python referenced in your project.
STL What is STL File Format?
STL, abbreviation for stereolithrography, is an interchangeable file format that represents 3-dimensional surface geometry. The file format finds its usage in several fields such as rapid prototyping, 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing. It represents a surface as a series of small triangles, known as facets, where each facet is described by a perpendicular direction and three points representing the vertices of the triangle. Resultant data is used by applications to determine the cross section of the 3D shape to be built by the fabber. There is no information available in the STL file format for representation of colour, texture or other common CAD model attributes.
Read Morefbx What is fbx File Format?
FBX, FilmBox, is a popular 3D file format that was originally developed by Kaydara for MotionBuilder. It was acquired by Autodesk Inc in 2006 and is now one of the main 3D exchange formats as used by many 3D tools. FBX is available in both binary and ASCII file format. The format was established to provided interoperability between digital content creation applications. There are many tools available for conversion from/to FBX file format.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert STL into many other file formats including few listed below.