This is an overview of how to use Spin 3D to convert your files from one format to another. Keep in mind that Spin 3D is designed to learn from you as you go. It will remember your settings from each time you convert so that repeated tasks are faster for you.


Adding and Removing Files

To convert your 3d model files into the desired format, begin by adding files into the file list window. Either click the Add File(s) button, or select File -> Add File(s) from the menu. You may also click the Add Folder button to add all 3d model files contained in the specified folder.

Once your files have been added, if you wish to remove any of them, select the files and either click the Remove button, or select File -> Remove Selected File(s) from the menu. To select multiple files at once, press the Ctrl key and left-click on the files you want to select. To highlight all the files, either select File -> Select All from the menu, or press Ctrl + A.


Selecting an Output Folder

Near the bottom of the main window, there is a field labeled Output folder, where you can specify the file directory where converted files will be stored. You can either type in the desired folder, or you can click the Browse button below the field. Doing so will bring up a window where you can browse for the destination directory on your hard drive. The last several directories you have chosen in the past are stored in a drop-down list, and can be accessed by clicking the arrow on the right edge of the text field.


Selecting an Output Format

The field labeled Output Format is where you can select the desired output file format for your files.

The following 3d model formats are available for conversion:

Converting Files

Once you have set the output folder and format, you can then select the files from the list you want to convert, and either click the Convert button, or select File -> Convert from the menu. If you click the Convert button without any files selected, all files in the list will be converted by default.


Failed Conversions

The conversion status column in the 3d model file list will report success, failure or which 3d models are queued for the current conversion.

If 3d models fail with a "Save failed" message, then you might need to specify an alternative output folder.

"Load failed" messages will occur if Spin 3D determines that the 3d model is either corrupt or is actually a different file format disguised as an 3d model.