2.1. Checking for Problems with Faceted Bodies

If you have a faceted body (such as from an .stl file), we highly recommend you check the part for problems before using Additive Prep. A little yellow triangle icon next to the Facets object indicates there is a problem with your faceted part. Problems detected include:

  • Multiple pieces (facet regions or shells)

  • Non-watertight facets

  • Self intersections

  • Over-connected (non-manifold) edges

Use the tools under the SpaceClaim Facets tab, Cleanup group to fix this.