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Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (heartless) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:09:22 +0000

yeah, MS took it over.. have no idea how well it works anymore

I have the older version - the one that you used to be able to download and install locally. Never was a fan of using the online version

i keep a backup of program files for use later down the road - like after a rebuild of the PC.

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (tonyno) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:03 +0000

I believe that the Netfabb stuff was folded-into Windows as part of 3D Builder and fixes things when you import them. Just do a Save As to finish.

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (heartless) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:13:18 +0000

n2ri wrote:

limitstate fix is not free

never said it was, lol, just that it is one that i use

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (n2ri) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:24:28 +0000

limitstate fix is not free

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (heartless) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:58:24 +0000

justsomeguy wrote:

carl_m1968 wrote:
I rarely have an issue with a file but when I do I use Nettfab. For Cura I also only use version 15.x as the newer version 4.x is optimized and tweaked for Ultimaker machines.
Is that why it seems to have such insane infill overlap slicing for my Solidoodle? 3 perimiters and I can still see the infill. It's insane.

possibly..

Personally, i wont use cura - of any flavor. I much prefer Slic3r. But to each their own

For repairing files, I use the old version of Netfabb free that is on my computer, or a program called "Limitstate FIX" that another friend turned me on to.. also on my computer.

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (justsomeguy) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:14:52 +0000

carl_m1968 wrote:

I rarely have an issue with a file but when I do I use Nettfab. For Cura I also only use version 15.x as the newer version 4.x is optimized and tweaked for Ultimaker machines.

Is that why it seems to have such insane infill overlap slicing for my Solidoodle? 3 perimiters and I can still see the infill. It's insane.

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:36:36 +0000

dubbsd wrote:

Thanks Carl
I have an ultimaker S3. I am just wondering if Cura is to sensitive for Lithophanes
it always pops up that the part is not manifold.

You could try ignoring the warning and print anyway. The worst that will happen is cost you some filament.

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (dubbsd) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:32:32 +0000

Thanks Carl
I have an ultimaker S3. I am just wondering if Cura is to sensitive for Lithophanes
it always pops up that the part is not manifold.

Re: Repairing STL files

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:50:05 +0000

I rarely have an issue with a file but when I do I use Nettfab. For Cura I also only use version 15.x as the newer version 4.x is optimized and tweaked for Ultimaker machines.

Repairing STL files

null@example.com (dubbsd) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:41:19 +0000

I have an stl file that needs repair The file is 95mb. I tried to fix it with Cura Cura crashed.
I tried Netfab online and after 20 minutes it could not repair the file so I tried to repair with 3d builder and after 15 minutes
it crashed. My computer has 8gb of ram memory. I have never had this problem before. Lately Cura pops up and tells me
all my lithophanes need repair.
is it Cura Because not all my lithophanes from different websited need repair.

What are most of you using to repair STL files.
Thanks
Dale