Expert helps you optimize, troubleshoot, and prepare your 3D models for 3D printing. 3Data Expert includes commands for manipulating 3D surface models and 3D facet models. These commands include surface triangulation, STL verification and repair, STL displacement, splitting, joining, reducing, smoothing, shrink wrapping, 3D and Boolean nesting, as well as STL coloring and texturing. Optimal supports can be automatically applied for stereolithography, DLP, and metal processes. Sand supports can also be generated for fine sand parts. Finally, manufacturing documentation can be generated for production monitoring, PDM, and quality control.

• Automatic and manual model repair : This software is able to automatically or manually fix common problems in 3D models such as holes, open edges, and surface intersections.
• Optimize models for 3D printing : Using this software, you can adjust the thickness of the walls, create supports, and optimize the model for printing with different 3D printers.
• Measure and analyze models : You can measure dimensions, angles, and other model parameters and view the results graphically.
• Create documents and reports : This software allows you to create complete documents and reports of the model preparation process.
• Support for various formats : DeskArtes 3Data Expert supports various 3D file formats such as STL, VRML, OBJ, and more.

Repairing 3D faceted models
The software offers efficient and user-friendly repair tools for triangulated models. Models from different CAD systems, with or without color, can be effectively repaired using automated and manual commands for additive manufacturing.

• Input of various facet models: STL, 3MF, VRML, ZPR, OBJ, DXF, PLY, 3DS, Collada, FBX and proprietary 3DE files.
• Output the following facet models: STL, 3MF, VRML, ZPR, DXF, PLY and 3DE files.
• Automatic error repair: detach shells, orient normals, stitch gaps, fill holes, and remove error triangles.
• Reinforcement (so-called “shrink coating”) of architectural and other 3D models for 3D printing with color.
• Manual repair with full editing capabilities for facet models.
• Manually delete triangles, surfaces, or shells.

Generate AM Production Reports
The software includes new commands for generating documentation for AM print jobs. A production overview screenshot can be used to identify parts in the build area, and the report generation command provides detailed information about each part in the build area.

• Generate an image of the build platform with parts and labels to identify the parts.
• Generate reports with detailed part data for quality control and PDM.
• Generate .doc and .xml files with direct links to part properties.
• Report model name, total volume, area, vertical area, etc. to calculate cost.
• Detailed data output for each object: bounding box, number of triangles.

Splitting and Joining Large Models
Once the triangulated model is ready and repaired for AM processes, many times a problem remains. The model may not be used in the build area of ​​the 3D printing process. 3Data Expert’s split and join tools allow you to accurately split and join part halves after manufacturing.

• Division with polylines, curves or fixed division planes.
• Add basic connections with a few mouse clicks.
• Add butt joints to firmly join thin pieces.
• Adding empty space between the joining surfaces to allow for the addition of adhesive after construction.