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Convert 3D mesh files from the command line

How to convert 3D mesh files from the command line step by step tutorial.

  1. Download & install a free evaluation of Autoconverter software.
  2. Launch Command Prompt application from the Windows start menu.
  3. Use CD command to change the current directory to Autoconverter installation folder:
    CD "C:\Program Files\Automapki\Autoconverter"
  4. Type in the command line the following conversion command:
    Autoconverter.exe -in "input_file_path.obj" -out "converted_file_path.skp" -file_version "SketchUp 2022"
  5. The optional file_version parameter is available for SKP and 3DM file formats only.
  6. To save STL file in a binary file format define the file_type parameter as below:
    Autoconverter.exe /in "mesh.obj" /out "model.stl" /file_type Binary
    To save STL file in a text format please use ASCII file type.