Repairing mesh geometry issues
In this recipe, we're going to work through the process of repairing non-manifold issues with the following tools:
- netfabb Basic
- Microsoft Repair Service
- Autodesk 3D Print Utility
- Meshmixer
Getting ready
You'll need to download netfabb from http://www.netfabb.com/downloadcenter.php?basic=1.
Note
This book uses netfabb Basic Version 5.1.1. It supports Windows XP/7/8, Linux, and Mac OS.
Follow the installation instructions and register the program. The netfabb interface is shown in the following screenshot:
The basic functions are similar to other 3D modeling programs. They are as follows:
- To import a file, you can drag-and-drop it on the build platform.
- To freely orbit around the model, right-click on it and drag.
- To pan the model, hold down on the scroll wheel and drag. If you don't have a scroll wheel, hold Shift.
- To zoom, turn the scroll wheel or hold Alt.
You'll also need a connection to the Internet to access the Microsoft Repair Service. The programs...
