Faceted Body Cleanup
3D Printing requires that the faceted body be watertight and free of self-intersecting facets, or other defects. The Cleanup tools identify and fix facet defects.
The Cleanup group in the Facets tab contains the following tools for finding and fixing problems in faceted bodies.
| Check Facets | Use the Check Facets tool to list problems with the faceted body that will adversely affect the 3D Printing process. |
| Auto Fix | Use the Auto Fix tool to automatically search for, and fix any facet defects. |
| Shrinkwrap | Use the Shrinkwrap tool to create a faceted wrapper that closes gaps, around the model. |
| Holes | Use the Holes tool to find and fix holes in faceted bodies. |
| Intersections | Use the Intersections tool to highlight areas of self-intersection. |
| Fix Sharps | Use the Fix Sharps tool to find and fix sharp spikes that need to be flattened. |
| Over-Connected | Use the Over-Connected tool to find and fix facets connected to too many other facets. |
Note: Additive Manufacturing technology is capable of producing interior voids
(enclosed, hollow spaces) that would not be possible with traditional manufacturing
methods. Depending on the additive process used, the void may contain unused resin,
powder, or support materials. If voids need to be in the finished part, it is good
practice to build it in halves or add access holes to remove the unused
materials.
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