Use this command to fix the orientation of any triangular facets in your mesh model. Correctly oriented facets have their surface normals pointing "outward" from a closed model. You may encounter inverted facets from data imported from other CAD systems. This command allows you to fix them.
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Screen Pick
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Optional Information
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Step 1
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Select one or more meshes you want to fix and then press Enter. You can select from the graphics window or from the Browser.
The fix is performed automatically.
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You can select a mesh first and then select the command icon.
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While mesh(es) are being selected: 
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 Incorrectly orientated facets in your mesh model will appear "hidden" when viewed in shaded display mode. See the example below.
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 Incorrectly Oriented Facets  Correctly Oriented Facets |
 Tips for Repairing your Mesh: VisualCAM-MESH provides tools to allow you to fix and repair many irregularities in your mesh models, saving you valuable time and money! Stitch & Close can fix "cracks" along mating facets and close open meshes. Auto Fix can do the same and more including fixing any incorrectly oriented facets. Reduce, Re-mesh and Smooth can fix a variety of irregularities. Diagnose can check and fix edges, triangles and vertices. Check can verify that your mesh model is positioned correctly for your selected 3D printer.
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