Rendering an engraved object doesn't work

[carisset78334107]

Hi everyone,

I created a simple 3d shape in Blender with text engraved into it (using the boolean modifier). When I import the obj file into dimension, the preview doesn't show the engraved text. I thought If I tried to render it, the engraved text might show, but it renders extruded instead of engraved. Is there any way to fix this?

[Ussnorway]

have you checked the Obj from Blender does in fact have the text on it?

try opening it in Photoshop, 3D Paint or any other 3D reader

[carisset78334107]

It's definitely engraved. 😕

Tried rendering it again:

[Ussnorway]

interesting, have you tried using a different material | colour inside the groves?

[carisset78334107]

The grooves don't even show up in Dimension when I import the object (it shows a smooth surface with a faint outline of the engraved design), but shows up in other applications

[Ussnorway]

to me it looks like Dimension is show both the meshs

p.s, if this is the new 2.8 build then I would assume some bugs and send the file to them for tests

[davescm]

Hi

Try 'applying' the modifier in Blender  so that you have a single mesh.

Dave

[davescm]

In addition, if applying the modifiers does not resolve the problem, try also applying the scale (Ctrl +A). Finally you may need to use the tools to simplify the mesh - depending on what Ngons the Boolean modifier has left.

Dave

[carisset78334107 · Accepted solution]

I applied the modifier, and simplified the mesh... It still ends up rendering the same.

I also tried using Knife Project instead which gives a much cleaner mesh, but it has similar results...

In the end, I just chose to take the render into Photoshop and made it look engraved myself

Thanks for the help!

[Ussnorway]

carisset78334107  wrote

In the end, I just chose to take the render into Photoshop and made it look engraved myself

yes score another one for Photoshop

thanks for letting us know how you got on mate

[carisset78334107]

Yes, I'm using 2.8 . Might be a problem with Blender or with Dn..