# Exported stl has meshing problems and cant be 3d-printed

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [December 18, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524 "2018-12-18T19:20:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/1 "2018-12-18T19:20:16Z")

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Hei there,

First up, im new here and don’t have much experience in 3D design.

I designed a small part for printing it. To design it was very easy and the software is very intuitive.  
But wenn i export the file in stl or obj format, my 3D printersoftware reports a meshing problem. The Message also mentions something about a not closed mesch or not orientable.

Coud somone please tell me if this is a something i didnot consider in the designing? Is there something in particular to be aware when making a design to 3D print?  
Unfortunatly i’m not able to uploade the stl file.

Thans a lot for your help

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/3 "2018-12-18T19:38:26Z")

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If you could tell me how to, i’m mornthen happy to.

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/5 "2018-12-18T19:56:53Z")

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/6 "2018-12-18T19:57:53Z")

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Thanks for the help, for some reason it didn’t work before.

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/9 "2018-12-18T20:33:09Z")

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I dowloaded your file and loaded it in to the slicer and got the same message as with mine. If I load a different stl file, which. was not created with Shapr3D it loads without any errors. Im using a Cel Robot with Automaker, could it be that for some reason the Automaker software has a problem with the files created with Shapr3D?

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/11 "2018-12-18T20:40:37Z")

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Thanks a lot so far for your assistance and help.  
At least i know there is nothing wrong with the stl or my design.  
I hope sombody else out there might have the same software as me, and a solution.

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/12 "2018-12-25T13:07:43Z")

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After some serching and talking to the developer of my printer, i found the problem.  
As it turns out, Shapr3D does not create very accurate stl-files. When l analyse the file, it shows hundrets off errors in the mash. Wheneinthe fix those defects, i can load the file in to the printersoftware without any errors.  
I actualy considered to subscribe for Shapr3D, but not if the created files ar not usebel, and have to be fixt first.

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**Author:** ![hamedtopic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/hamedtopic/32/3371_2.png) [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/14 "2018-12-25T13:48:23Z")

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Yes, after updating to the newest version I have STL and also STEP issues too. It’s very ugly! Has nothing to do with the Pro/regular version.

[https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/b/bbc37261b5b115a84476bf0e00400fa4369e39c3.MOV](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/b/bbc37261b5b115a84476bf0e00400fa4369e39c3.MOV)

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**Author:** ![hamedtopic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/hamedtopic/32/3371_2.png) [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/16 "2018-12-25T14:05:32Z")

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Yes it seems that it is happening for large data sizes for STEP!  
For STL the mesh has structural problems probably since it will not be opened in other softwares.

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**Author:** ![hamedtopic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/hamedtopic/32/3371_2.png) [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/17 "2018-12-25T14:12:35Z")

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Unfortunately it just happened for me for a low volume data case too! Both STEP & IGES

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**Author:** ![hamedtopic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/hamedtopic/32/3371_2.png) [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/19 "2018-12-25T14:54:23Z")

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Oh NO dear friend!

I believe every revolutionary project has some problems naturally! I’m also preparing 5 patents and some scientific papers using Shapr3D as one of the softwares during the project. I’m stopped too but be patient please 😊🌸

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**Author:** ![Flash2003](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d26b3c/32.png) [@Flash2003](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Flash2003)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/20 "2018-12-25T14:54:53Z")

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I have subscribed for the pro version, luckily they give you a 14 day trial. As for the moment I will cancel the subscription bevore i have to pay. If this issue is resolved in the future I might go for the pro version.  
As it looks I’m not the only one who experienced some faulty exported files. The software i use for printing is automaker from cel robox. This slicer software only accepts perfect mesh files, and unfortunately no built in tool to fix those issues.

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**Author:** ![hamedtopic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/hamedtopic/32/3371_2.png) [@hamedtopic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hamedtopic)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/21 "2018-12-25T15:00:23Z")

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Be patient please…I’ve been using STL exports of Shapr3D for quite a time. Undoubtedly they’ll solve the issue very soon. I heard from the developers that they are going to release the new sprint on Jan 2nd.

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exported-stl-has-meshing-problems-and-cant-be-3d-printed/3524/22 "2018-12-25T19:29:53Z")

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Can you sebd the workspace in .shapr format to [support@shapr3d.com](mailto:support@shapr3d.com)? We will fix the issue ASAP.