SX3D

SX3D is a straightforward 3D files viewer designed for the console. The application provides a convenient way to render and view 3D files in a text-based environment.

Formats Supported

• STL
• OBJ

Usage

To get started, use the following command:

sx3d --help

This will display the available options and their usage:

Usage: sx3d <PATH>

Arguments:
  <PATH>  Path to the 3D file. It can be OBJ or STL

Options:
  -h, --help     Print help
  -V, --version  Print version

Installation

Install using Cargo:

cargo install --git https://github.com/luisbedoia/sx3d

Now, you can run sx3d from any location in your terminal.

Examples

To test the viewer you can use the following examples in the examples folder of this repository. Or you can use your own 3D files.

sx3d pumpkin.obj

This will visualize the 3D in the console.

Rendering resolution

This program reads your termial size and adjusts the rendering resolution to fit the screen once at the starting. If you want to change the resolution, yo need to stop the program using q key, and doing one of the following options:

• Increase/decrease the font size of your terminal.
• Increase/decrease the terminal window size.

And then, run the program again.

Uninstallation

If you ever need to uninstall SX3D, using Cargo:

cargo uninstall sx3d

This will remove the application from your system.

Feel free to explore and enjoy viewing 3D STL files in your console using SX3D!