How to Repair/Fix 3D Models the Easy Way!

How to Repair / Fix 3D Printing Files the Easy Way!
Knowing how to fix an STL can save you a LOT of frustration. Trying to print a 3D file that has errors can lead to all kinds of issues. Thankfully 3D Builder has an auto repair feature that does an incredible job of repairing all kinds of issues with 3D printing files.
In this video, I show you how to use the 3D file Auto Repair Feature in 3D Builder.

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Chapters
0:00​ Video Intro
0:19 Thank you for your support!
0:33 What should you do if your 3D file has issues / errors?
2:05 How to install 3D Builder on Windows 10.
2:54 How to import files into 3D Builder.
3:13 How to repair 3d files / STL in 3D Builder.
3:43 How to export / save files in 3D Builder.
4:16 Why you shouldn't repair pre-support 3D files.
4:49 What to do if 3D Builder can't fix your 3D file.
5:24 Thanks for watching!
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[ashsmith]

Great tutorial once again! really love the content you are putting out.
For those on mac or struggling with 3D builder, Blender has 3d repair tools that should do the trick and as far as I am aware, functions the exact same way.

[marcoriverapaniagua]

Holy COW
I've been strugling a LOT to fix a 3D model, trying multiple programs and this one tutorial fixed it on an instant

Thanks a lot man, sometimes the simplest solution is the best

[GenFredburger]

This program works freakin MAGIC for me so far, thank you! Spent forever painstakingly editing my mesh looking for gaps and this program took care of everything!

[maniacpumpkin]

I was using an online software called Sketchup and for some reason when I would download the file and upload it on Cura, it kept saying that the model had holes in it, and some of the cylinders in the model were completely eradicated when I sliced and viewed the preview. I'm glad I came across this video, and it definitely helped me to restore the model.

[thesolidfuzz]

This has helped me immensely. I was going crazy trying to get rid of some artifacts in my prints for some time now. You sir have saved me a lot of headaches!!

[KiriDreemurr]

thankfully this helped me get a picture of what i need to fix manually on a project since its not always surefire but it does give you an idea on what to fix if you are able

[EvnRain]

you've got no idea mate, you saved me-!

thank you so so much for showing this quick and efficient method. lots of love it worked beautifully.

[ZaTheZee]

OH MY GOD!! I tried everything literally EVERYTHING and I need to deliver the order tomorrow I was about to cry and then I found your video THANK YOU SAVED ME I APPRECIATE THAT

[princeofdew]

this software is amazing. I discovered it when I had to remesh an otherwise incredibly cool thingiverse model that had so many triangles it crashed cura when you loaded it. It also works amazingly for splitting big prints into parts.

[tomlindahl]

Ah, bliss. Such a concise, excellent video. Makes me happy to see - thanks!

[mac]

Excellent tutorial! I was worried my issue was going to be a real pain to fix, this process worked perfectly for me!

[vinanderson]

Cheers...was getting fed up with the repair message from my slicer but it not actually being able to repair the model so this saved me a lot of effort.

[rickybobbyracing]

You beautiful man! This did it for me, repaired the STL and now it's working great in scad!!

[maxcook]

One issue I have though is when I use this, the model looks worse afterwards. It looks all block and reduced

[nihlil]

Wow thank you!! ive been searching for hours for a decent video. HAPPY NY !!!!

[AdinImamovic-sqre]

it works thank you lol i was having trouble for a while.. should've searched it up sooner

[ozpvbkf]

GREAT TUTORIAL, fixed my issue that i had for the past 6 hours xD. Thank you

[DBNY]

Great video, the Microsoft 3d Builder fixed my stl in just a couple minutes.

[pogle]

3d builder already use it so thanks for pointing this out shall try it again good video

[OnceinaSixSide]

3D Builder is Microsoft's magnum opus haha, I dunno how they managed to make such a good program. Great video!

My theory for why presupported models often display errors is that adding supports in a way is 3D modelling, and with the amount of adjustable parameters involved its possible the slicers aren't capable of creating perfectly manifold supports every single time.