When you find a free model that has obvious errors, do you try to fix it yourself or just move on to another file? What software do you use for repairs?
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When you find a free model that has obvious errors, do you try to fix it yourself or just move on to another file? What software do you use for repairs?
I used to spend hours trying to patch free models with holes and flipped normals only to realize my time was worth more than the five bucks I was saving. After failing to fix a dragon with Blender and Meshmixer for three evenings straight I finally bought a tested file from https://www.gambody.com/ and the print came out perfect on the first try. Statistics show that over sixty percent of free STL files contain non manifold edges or missing faces that cause failed prints. My advice now is simple try one automatic repair in Windows 3D Builder which fixes about half the issues but if it still looks broken just move on and save your filament.