ARCH 100B | MAYA & 3D PRINTER
Week 2 | Notes on Maya > Max > 3D Printer

step 01:
S elect surfboard
modify | convert | nurbs to poly (options box)
Edit | Reset Settings
Type = Quads
Tessellation Method = Standard Fit
Chord Height Ratio = .06
click convert

Step 02:
select fin
modify | convert | subdiv to poly (options box)
edit | reset settings
divisions per face = 2
click convert

step 03:
select polygon surfboard, fin, and fin box

step 04:
File | Export Selection (options box)
reset settings
file type = DXFExport
click Export Selection

Step 05:
Open 3d Studio Max
File | Import | OK
select all objects in scene by dragging a window over them.
press 'e' or click on the rotate tool in the tool shelf.
in the box on the bottom of the screen with an x next to it, type in -90 and press enter.

step 06:
File | Export
change file type to StereoLitho(*.STL)

YOU ARE NOW READY TO PRINT!!!