Problem with Simplify3d

[mattwoods86]

I'm having issues using Simplify3d. Sometimes I will have gaps in the item that will be printed. I have attached two pictures, one of the item and one of the item that is ready to be printed. You can see the huge gaps in the print. I have the same issue, but with smaller gaps in other prints. This is ruining my printing experience!

[CompoundCarl]

It would help if you posted the factory file for the build. That should make it easy to see what is wrong.

[dorsai3d]

Factory file would be helpful, but I'd wager that your model isn't watertight. This comes up a lot, because there's no automated warning and STL is a graphics format that enforces nothing.

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[mattwoods86]

I've attached the FF. How do you make it watertight? I have numerous other parts with the same problem!

Thanks All!

Underarm Left 1A Factory File.factory

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[dorsai3d]

STLs nee to represent solid parts, so you can't have a ton of open faces or surfaces. The part you posted looks like it was just hacked out of a larger model, so it has a ton of open faces. You can try automated repair like netfabb (https://netfabb.azurewebsites.net/), it might be able to figure out what you're getting at, but the best approach is to close the surfaces properly.

[dkightley]

Running the shape through the service WILL resolve the problems. I've tried it!

And I also suggest you note the advice I gave on this thread re supports: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5866