FBX to STL

FBX to STL Conversion using C# .NET

FBX (Filmbox) is widely used in the 3D modeling and animation industries for complex scenes, animations, and character rigs, making it a popular choice for game development, film, and visual effects. On the other hand, STL (Stereolithography) is the go-to format for 3D printing and CAD applications due to its simplicity and compatibility with a wide range of 3D printers. Converting FBX to STL is essential when transitioning from design and animation to prototyping and manufacturing, enabling seamless 3D printing.

REST API for 3D Files Conversion

Aspose.3D Cloud SDK for .NET provides a powerful and flexible solution for converting FBX to STL. Without the need for additional 3D modeling software, you can automate the entire FBX to STL conversion process with just a few lines of code. Furthermore, the SDK handles intricate 3D model details, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the output STL files, which is especially important for 3D printing and CAD workflows.

Installation

Firstly, we need to search Aspose.3D-Cloud in NuGet packages manager and click the Add Package button. Secondly, obtain your client credentials from cloud dashboard. In case you do not have an existing account, simply create a free account by following the instructions specified in the quick start article.

Convert FBX to STL in C#

As the SDK supports a wide range of 3D file formats, let’s explore the details on how it ensures smooth conversions between complex file types like FBX and STL.

ThreeDCloudApi threeDCloudApi = new ThreeDCloudApi("client_credentials", clientID, clientSecret);

create an instance of ThreeDCloudApi, where we pass the Client ID and Client Secret details as arguments.

threeDCloudApi.UploadFile(inputFileName, inputStream);

Upload the source FBX file to the cloud storage.

var response = threeDCloudApi.PostConvertByFormat(inputFileName, "stlascii", newFileName, null, isOverwrite: true, null);

Call the API to perform the FBX file to STL conversion.

Either of the following STL file formats can be used during the conversion process. stlascii or stlbinary.

fbx to stl

Autodesk FBX to STL conversion preview.

The sample FBX file used in the above example is available for downloaded over Wolf-Blender-2.82a.fbx.

FBX File to STL using cURL Commands

Converting FBX to STL using Aspose.3D Cloud and cURL commands offers a streamlined and efficient approach for handling 3D file transformations. The main benefits include the flexibility to perform conversions from any platform, and the ability to manage files programmatically in a cloud-based environment.

The first step in this approach is to generate a JWT access token based on Client ID and Client Secret details.

curl -v "https://api.aspose.cloud/connect/token" \
-X POST \
-d "grant_type=client_credentials&client_id=XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-bff4-f5a14a4b6466&client_secret=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" \
-H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" \
-H "Accept: application/json"

Now, execute the following cURL command to convert FBX to STL using PostConvertByFormat.

curl -v "https://api.aspose.cloud/v3.0/3d/saveas/newformat?name={sourceFile}&newformat=stlascii&newfilename={convertedFile}&IsOverwrite=false" \
-X POST \
-H "accept: application/json" \
-H "authorization: Bearer {accessToken}"

Replace sourceFile with the name of input FBX file, resultantFile with the name of resultant STL file and accessToken with JWT token generated above.

Autodesk FBX to STL converter App

We also recommend using our lightweight and super efficient Autodesk FBX to STL converter App. It’s built on top of Aspose.3D Cloud APIs and can easily be accessed without any installation requirements..

fbx to stl

AutodeskAutodesk FBX to STL converter App.

Conclusion

In conclusion, converting FBX to STL using Aspose.3D Cloud SDK for .NET or through cURL commands provides a seamless and efficient way to handle 3D file conversions. We encourage you to explore our API for all your 3D file conversion needs, ensuring streamlined processes and high-quality results.

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