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STL Check Modifier 835
Procedure
To check an object for STL compatibility:
1.
Select the object, then on the Modify
panel, choose Mesh Editing > STL Check from
the Modifier List.
2. Turn on Check .
ThemessageintheStatusgroupshowsiferrors
are found. STL Check indicates errors by
selecting the problem geometry, assigning it a
special material ID, or both.
Inter face
Errors group
Choosing one of these options selects incorrect
geometry specific to the choice, and selects it
depending on the option chosen in the Selections
group.
Open E dge—Checks for open edges (holes).
Double Faces—Checks for faces that share the same
3D space.
Spike—Checks for spikes, which are isolated faces
that share only one edge with the object.
Multiple Edges—Checks for faces that share more
than one edge.
Ever y thi ng—Checks for a ll of the above.
Tip: While checking Everything takes the longest
amount of time, it is recommended if you plan to
usetheSTLfileforgeneratingaphysicalmodel.
Selec tion s group
These options specif y the level of incorrect
geometry that’s selected, based on the sett ings in
the Errors group.
Don’t Sel ect—When on, STL Check doe sn’t select
any part of objects in er ror.
Select Edges—When on, STL Check marks the
edges of faces in error by selecting them. The
selection of erroneous edges is v isible in viewports.
Select Faces—When on, STL Check marks the
faces of any object in error by select ing them. The
selectionoferroneousfacesisvisibleinviewports.
Chang e Ma t-I D —When on (the default), STL
Check a lso marks faces in error by assigning them
a unique material ID. Use the spinner to choose
thevalueofthematerialIDthatSTLCheckuses.
Che ck—Turn on to perform the STL check. For
complex models, expect a pause between the time
youturnthison,andthetimeyouseethereported
errors in the Status group. Default=off.