[snappyHexMesh] how to fix not closed surface and unconnected parts in stl file

meithid · October 30, 2016, 00:25

Hi,

I am beginner to use snappyHexMesh tool. I generate a stl file about barecylinder from solidworks. When I use surfaceCheck to check this file, it shows some issues.

Firstly, the surface is not closed since not all edges connected to two faces. I use admesh to fill these holes.

Secondly, there are seven unconnected parts. And it generates seven .obj files.

Can someone help me on how to fix these issues.

Many thanks.

Charlie

linnemann · October 30, 2016, 05:03

export to step file and make surface mesh using gmsh

quarkz · August 22, 2020, 21:09

Hi, I think you can try 3D builder in the windows store. It's a 1 click repair which works for my case. Note that your output may be shifted after that, if it lies in the negative coordinates.

October 30, 2016, 00:25	how to fix not closed surface and unconnected parts in stl file	#1
meithid New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 9	Hi, I am beginner to use snappyHexMesh tool. I generate a stl file about barecylinder from solidworks. When I use surfaceCheck to check this file, it shows some issues. Firstly, the surface is not closed since not all edges connected to two faces. I use admesh to fill these holes. Secondly, there are seven unconnected parts. And it generates seven .obj files. Can someone help me on how to fix these issues. Many thanks. Charlie

October 30, 2016, 05:03		#2
linnemann Senior Member Niels Nielsen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ - Denmark Posts: 555 Rep Power: 27	export to step file and make surface mesh using gmsh __________________ Linnemann PS. I do not do personal support, so please post in the forums.

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quarkz Senior Member TWB Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 401 Rep Power: 19	Hi, I think you can try 3D builder in the windows store. It's a 1 click repair which works for my case. Note that your output may be shifted after that, if it lies in the negative coordinates.