Welcome to MeshLib’s documentation!

The MeshLib SDK is an open-source 3D geometry processing library designed to provide developers with a comprehensive toolkit for building robust 3D applications. Whether you are working in C++, Python, or C#, MeshLib offers a versatile, cross-platform solution available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, enabling the development of cutting-edge solutions with ease and precision.

Key Features

3D Data Handling: Supports meshes, voxels, and point clouds for creation, modification, and conversion.
Boolean Operations: Fast, highly optimized mesh and voxel-based approaches.
Mesh Fixing: Includes removing self-intersections, filling holes, and component separation.
Simplification & Subdivision: Optimize mesh complexity with decimation, remeshing, and subdivision.
Offsets: Multiple modes for precise surface thickness control, ideal for 3D printing and machining.
Triangulation: Accurate, fast conversion of point clouds to meshes with normal creation.
ICP: Precise mesh alignment using point-to-point and point-to-plane transformations.
Segmentation: Semi-automatic segmentation based on curvature for meshes and voxels.
Deformations: Supports Laplacian, freeform, and relax smoothing for fine mesh adjustments.
Distance Maps & Polylines: Generate distance maps, iso-lines, and perform projection and intersection.

Features illustration is available in the features section or in the sections of this documentation.

Modern Applications

Automation, AI, and Robotics. Essential for 3D scanning in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems, MeshLib enables real-time mesh processing for environment mapping, object detection, and path planning. Mesh repair tools prepare models by fixing holes and intersections, ideal for automated systems handling large datasets.
Manufacturing and 3D Printing. MeshLib's Boolean operations and mesh offsetting ensure accuracy and manufacturability for 3D prints, optimizing models with decimation for industrial-scale applications.
CAD, Dental, and Design. MeshLib's precision tools support CAD and dental applications, providing mesh repair, offsetting, and thickening for accurate, manufacturable designs.
Game Development and VR. Optimized for real-time rendering, MeshLib's simplification tools maintain visual quality, and Boolean operations allow dynamic model manipulation.
Scientific Visualization and Medical Imaging. MeshLib supports large datasets, crucial for scientific and medical visualization, with mesh repair and simplification for detailed, real-time models in fields like geophysics and medical planning.

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Getting Started

MeshLib SDK offers a simple installation process and extensive documentation to get you up and running quickly. Choose your preferred language, explore the available tutorials, and start creating with MeshLib!

For Python users, install MeshLib via pip:

pip install meshlib

For C++ and C# developers, head to our Installation Guide for more details on integrating MeshLib into your environment.

Tutorials

Explore MeshLib's tutorials and code samples to get started quickly and master advanced features.

License

MeshLib offers Non-Commercial Free License with a Commercial License Requirement. Learn more on the MeshLib License page.

Join the Community

MeshLib thrives on contributions from developers like you! Explore our GitHub repository, submit pull requests, and be a part of shaping the future of 3D geometry development.

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