Export OBJ

  1. Select the Solid or Sheet you want to export.

    • If nothing is selected, all displayed Solids and Sheets will be exported.
  2. Click P-Menu > Export/Save as....

  3. A save-as dialog box will appear.

    • Enter the file name.
    • Select Wavefront OBJ (*.obj) as the file type.
  4. The Export OBJ dialog box will appear. Configure the options.

    OptionOverviewDetailRecommended Value
    TopologyShape of the exported polygonsTris - triangular polygons only.
    Quads - quadrangular and triangular polygons.
    Ngons - polygons with multiple sides, including quads and tris.
    Show WireframeDisplay the wireframe of the exported meshUseful for previewing topology and density, which gauges the overall surface quality before exporting.
    DensityOverall polygon densityThe only value that automatically adjusts other settings.
    Lower value: fewer polygons, rougher shape.
    Higher value: more polygons, more detail.
    Min WidthMinimum polygon sizeIncrease to avoid congestion of small polygons in areas like minute fillets.
    Max WidthMaximum polygon sizeDecrease to avoid extremely large polygons or to make polygon size more uniform.
    Edge Plane ToleranceMaximum allowable deviation of edges (in cm)Similar to Face Plane Tolerance, but affects edges and face boundaries more than the center of the face.
    Face Plane ToleranceMaximum allowable deviation (in cm)Lower value: more polygons, more detail.
    Higher value: fewer polygons, rougher shape.
    One of the most effective ways to control polygon count.
    Low poly: 0.01 - High poly: 0.0001
    If you need a value smaller than 0.001, consider decreasing Max Width instead.
    Edge Angle ToleranceMaximum allowable angular deviation of edges (in radians)Similar to Face Angle Tolerance, but affects edges and face boundaries more than the center of the face.Low poly: 0.35 - High poly: 0.15
    Face Angle ToleranceMaximum allowable angular deviation (in radians)Lower value: curved surfaces converted faithfully, more polygons.
    Higher value: curved surfaces converted roughly, fewer polygons.
    Low poly: 0.35 - High poly: 0.15

    Advanced

    OptionOverviewDetailRecommended Value
    Curve Max LengthMaximum allowable length of a curve segment
    Plane AngleMaximum allowable ratio between plane tolerance and max widthUseful for obtaining more quadrangles or polygons.
    Remove Small FeaturesStrip tiny surface details on exportDefines a bounding box threshold — any detail smaller than the specified size is omitted. Ideal for high poly to low poly workflows.
    InflectPreserve surface qualityAdds detail in areas where curved surfaces transition from convex to concave.
    Simplify Radial SurfacesSimplify radius geometry to improve edge flowOrients spheres, cylinders, tori, and cones along a common axial direction so edge flow lines align more predictably during faceting.
    Convex Ngons OnlyPrevent concave ngons for cleaner topologyAvailable only when exporting Ngons. Forces all exported ngons to be convex, inserting extra faces where necessary. Results in reliable topology and consistent normal shading at the slight cost of a higher ngon count.
    ScaleExport scale multiplierApplies a multiplier to all exported coordinates for correct unit conversion in the target application.
    Up AxisOrientation of exported geometrySets the up axis to match the conventions of the target application.
  5. Click OK.

  6. The OBJ file is exported.