2D to 3D
2D Sketch to 3D Extrusion Tool
Draw a closed 2D profile, save it as a reusable shape, and import it into the Super Simple 3D editor for extrusion.
Start from a 2D shape- Draw metric 2D outlines with snapping and measurements.
- Save reusable sketch shapes to an account library.
- Import closed profiles into 3D and set extrusion height.
1. Draw and close the outline
Open 2D Shapes. Use connected lines to draw the perimeter and finish at the starting point. A simple four-sided plate is a good first profile. Use the visible measurements and point coordinates to set its size in millimetres. Extrusion needs a closed outline that does not cross itself.
2. Add the details in 2D
Add bolt holes inside the boundary and check their center positions. Corner rounding changes the outline before it is extruded. Start with a plain profile, then add details one at a time so a failed or overlapping shape is easy to identify and undo.
3. Save the shape and import it into 3D
Save the closed shape with a descriptive name. Account library actions require signing in. Switch to 3D Design and use the saved-shape import controls to choose it and set an extrusion height. For example, a 60 × 40 mm outline extruded by 5 mm becomes a plate of that thickness.
4. Check the solid and export
Orbit the model to inspect the sides and holes. Select the extruded component to edit its height if needed. Export the selected component as STL when the shape is ready for a slicer. Check the imported size in millimetres because STL files do not declare their units.
Why an outline may not extrude
Check for an open endpoint, crossing edges, overlapping cutouts or a hole outside the perimeter. Close the outer loop and keep cutouts inside it. Use Undo to remove the last problematic change rather than rebuilding the entire shape. A line or an open path by itself has no enclosed area to turn into a solid.