tompajo
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.stl model missing parts when prepare to print

I have an .stl file that I've been printing on my old printer with no problems. Now I did a reset of my simplify3d when I bought a new printer and the same file looks strange when I try to prepare it for print. I'm obviously missing something simple but I can't figure out what it is.
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S3D-Alex
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Re: .stl model missing parts when prepare to print

Could you please post a Factory File for this? You can get this by going to File > Save Factory File As...
TheBum
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Re: .stl model missing parts when prepare to print

You can try selecting Separate Connected Surfaces in the Mesh menu.
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dkightley
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Re: .stl model missing parts when prepare to print

...its either that (because there's more than one mesh in the shape file) or the stl is hollow with a very thin wall....in which case the Merge all shapes int a single solid model is the option to use.

PS Always best to explain why you're suggesting something....otherwise knowledge won't be spread!
Doug Kightley
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Railway modeller and webmaster at http://www.talkingtgauge.net
tompajo
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Re: .stl model missing parts when prepare to print

I first tried to "Separate Connected Surfaces" which created an inverted copy of the model. This might work if i try to print the model but I feel a bit worried because it's two models involved...?

Then I tried "Identify non-manifold edges" which seems to do the trick. There seems to be one single solid model.

Where can I find the option "Merge all shapes int a single solid model"?

Thanx for all your suggestions and explaining!
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dkightley
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Re: .stl model missing parts when prepare to print

Advanced tab.....bottom right.
Doug Kightley
Volunteer at the National Tramway Museum http://www.tramway.co.uk
Railway modeller and webmaster at http://www.talkingtgauge.net

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