Opening your STL
In the ’Home’ section, click on ’Open Files’ to initiate the viewing process. The MeshInspector program for 3D data allows to do so for any STL, regardless of its complexity, scale, and size.
Browsing your STL
Browse to the STL’s location, then double-click the file or press ‘Upload.’ MeshInspector can recognize entire folders and zipped archives, not just individual compact files. It is great for convenience.
Previewing your STL
After import, one is free to preview their STL from any angle. For rotating, hold the left mouse button or slide one finger on your touchpad. For panning, hold the right mouse button or slide two fingers. For zooming, scroll the mouse wheel or pinch on the touchpad. For tilting, hold Ctrl and drag with the left button.
Checking the STL Size
To quickly inspect the size of your model in an STL file, activate ‘Bounding Box’ under the ‘Inspect’ tab to view the STL model’s dimensions and volume. They will be displayed with precise accuracy for greater efficiency and convenience.
Changing the STL Size
Resize the STL using the scaling bar under ‘Transform’ in the lower-left corner if needed. We handle models of any size. Do not forget to finalize the process by clicking the checkmark. You will see how the model’s volume changes accordingly, as well.
Inspecting the STL Quality
A powerful and fully dependable program for reading STL files should do more than just display geometry. The MeshInspector program fully rises to the occasion in this regard. In ’Mesh Repair,’ open ’Mesh Healer’ to verify the quality of the STL you are viewing.
Fixing Issues in STLs
‘Local Repair’ detects disconnected parts, holes, self-intersections, etc. For printability, you can enable ‘Thin walls’ and ‘Undercuts.’ Select which issues to analyze using checkboxes and then run the repair with a single click. ‘Auto Repair,’ when chosen, will repair the model by totally rebuilding it.
Distance Measurements in your STLs
For distance measurements, open ‘Features’ and activate ‘Measure Distance.’ Then click on points on the surface. The MeshInspector tool can calculate 3D distances as well as X, Y, and Z projections, which is great when you need to thoroughly review an STL file.
