Using Paint 3D for Quick 3D Concepting Before Sending Models to Formlabs

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Hi everyone,

I’m curious if anyone here uses Paint 3D as a quick concepting or visualization tool before moving their models into proper CAD or 3D-printing software.

I know Paint 3D is not a full modeling program, but for simple shapes, rough ideas, or quick edits, it’s actually surprisingly useful — especially when I want to sketch something fast before rebuilding it in Fusion 360, Blender, or PreForm.

I’m interested in hearing your experiences:

  • Do you ever start with Paint 3D for basic forms?

  • Have you exported anything from Paint 3D into STL/OBJ for Formlabs printers?

  • Any tips or workflows to make this smoother?

  • Or reasons why you think it’s not worth using at all?

I’m experimenting with a workflow where I create a rough model in Paint 3D, refine it later in a more advanced tool, and then prepare it for printing in PreForm.
Would love to know if others have tried something similar!

Thanks!