Wes - I can export an "STL" file. Can you import one? The bad news is I doubt you'll be able to edit it, but you might be able to open it, rotate, zoom, pan, etc. My animation software is a
polygon modeler. 3d CAD programs are
solid modelers. They don't play well together.
Phil - I hope you weren't thinking about painting one plane that way.
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It would be good for visibility, I guess. Actually the way 3D models are "painted" is by applying 2D images (GIFs, JPGs, etc.) to various surfaces. Flat things like rudders and elevators are simple. Wrapping images around 3d surfaces, like a fuselage is more challenging. Hmm... I guess you could say the same thing about taping & painting a "real" plane.