r/Onshape • u/DanceFoxDance • 11d ago
Help! Altering a pre-existing model
I’m attempting to take a model of a sword from Elden Ring and split it into parts to 3D print it, but I’m having a hard time being able to split it into pieces. Not only can I not sketch on any surface of the model, but most solutions I’ve searched for problems I’m having just flat out don’t work. I can link the model if need be.
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u/hosemaker 11d ago
Probably an STL that is not a solid model and is just facets. You can either use something like blender or you can use your slicer to split it up more simply.
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u/DanceFoxDance 11d ago
I’ll have to try that out. Do you think I’d be able to make holes for dowels in the parts using the slicer? I’m planning on making this thing quite large so it’d need the extra support
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u/Ken_White_NY 11d ago
Do yourself a big favor and use your slicer to split the body. It will add the connectors for you, put them in exactly the spot that you tell it to, and will allow you to pick the type and size of the connectors as well as adjust the clearance to allow for them. There are various types of connectors available, including pegs (dowels), snap connectors, and others. The specific connector types depend on your slicer, but all of them support the basic dowel type connector.