Export Options

After segmentation or processing, you can download 3D models using Easy Mode or Advanced Mode. Easy Mode provides ready-to-use presets optimized for common use cases.

🎛️ Easy Mode Presets

When using Easy Mode, you can choose from two presets:

🖨️ 3D Printing

• Format: .stl
• Description: Exports the surface mesh in STL format, compatible with all standard 3D printers.
• Use case: Ideal for dental model fabrication, surgical guides, splints, and other printable objects.
• Notes:
  • STL format includes only geometry (no color or metadata).
  • Models are smoothed and watertight for printing.

🧩 Exoplan

• Format: .ply
• Description: Exports the model in PLY format, compatible with Exoplan and other 3D treatment planning software.
• Use case: Useful for applications that require color-coded structures, labels, or metadata.
• Notes:
  • PLY format can include vertex colors or class labels.
  • Preferred in digital planning workflows involving CAD/CAM software.

For more customization (e.g., smoothing level, mesh resolution, or file type), switch to Advanced Mode.

Advanced Export

In Advanced Mode, you can customize how your 3D model is exported, including file format and smoothing level. This mode is recommended if you need control over file size, compatibility, or surface appearance.

🧾 Choose Format

🧩 PLY

• Highly recommended
• Produces compact files with good visual quality and compatibility with modern software.
• Supports optional color and label data.
• Ideal for digital planning, software integration, and web visualization.

🖨️ STL

• Legacy format widely used in 3D printing workflows.
• Larger file size, but maximum compatibility with most printers and CAM systems.
• Does not support color or metadata.

✨ Smoothing

You can control how smooth the final mesh appears. This option adjusts surface details by applying post-processing to the exported model.

• Default smoothing: Balanced appearance; preserves most details.
• Higher smoothing (if selectable): Produces cleaner, polished surfaces but may reduce anatomical precision.
• Lower smoothing (if available): Keeps more raw detail; useful for analysis or debugging.

Smoothing affects appearance but does not change the anatomical geometry significantly.

✅ When to Use Advanced Mode?

• You want to choose a specific format (PLY vs STL)
• You need to reduce file size or preserve finer anatomical details
• You’re integrating with other tools that require a specific mesh format or surface appearance

Continue to Usage Guide or Supported Formats for more details.