export suggestion

[sampotter123]

can you add the ability to export only edges to dat (like ac3d ldraw export)

[cuddlyogre]

That should be possible. I'll look into it.

Just for my own curiosity, what is the intended usage for this?

[sampotter123]

That should be possible. I'll look into it.

Just for my own curiosity, what is the intended usage for this?

thanks for you quick reply

to export 2d cross-section from blender to ldcad to use as a reference

[sampotter123]

thanks for adding it

[sampotter123]

I notice that i can't export, only edges (no faces). are you still planning to add the requested feature?

[cuddlyogre]

I'll see what I can do.

[sampotter123]

thanks f.y.i "ac3d ldraw plugin" can export just edges

[cuddlyogre]

You used to be able to with mine, with some trickery, but a recent addition prevents it. I have to make a couple tweaks to enable it again.

When you say edges, are you referring to LDraw line types 2 and 5 or Blender mesh edges?

[sampotter123]

blender mesh edges

i want to be able too export from blender a cross-section (basically an edge loop, no polygons) from a 3d mesh, then import it to ldcad too use as a reference.

[cuddlyogre]

https://github.com/cuddlyogre/ExportLDraw/releases/tag/2023-10-02-00

To export edges, go into face select mode, select all, delete Just Faces, then go into edge select mode, select all, and Mark Sharp. Make sure the LDraw panel is properly filled in. Check "Export polygons", and export as normal.