If you've noticed that your colorful 3D models from Meshy turn monochrome when you import them into Bambu Studio, you're not alone! It's because of a current limitation between the two platforms.
Understanding the Issue
When you download a 3D model from Meshy, it contains two separate pieces of information: the geometry (the shape of the model) and the color (the texture). While Bambu Studio can successfully import the geometry, it doesn't currently support importing the color information or textures from external files.
This means that even though you created a vibrant, full-color model in Meshy, Bambu Studio only sees the shape, not the colors. Because of this, you'll need to add the colors yourself once the model is in Bambu Studio.
How to Add Color to Your Model in Bambu Studio
Bambu Lab has a straightforward process for bringing your creations to life with color. Here's a quick guide:
Load your filaments: Add the different colored filaments you want to use into your printer. If you're using support material for better print quality, be sure to load that as well.
Colorize the model: Use the painting tools in Bambu Studio to manually color your model. This gives you full control over how you want your final print to look.
Slice and print: Once you've finished coloring, you can slice the model and send it to your printer.
For a more detailed walkthrough, you can check out Bambu Lab's official multi-color printing guide: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/multi-color-printing