Repetier-Host is a popular host software package which contains a lot of useful features. The object analysis tool is one of these features. Not only does Repetier-Host analyze the imported model, but it will attempt to make basic repairs.
In this recipe, we'll use this program to analyze a model saved in both .obj and .stl formats.
You'll need the .stl and .obj files of the model that we made in Chapter 6, Making the Impossible. It looks similar to the one shown in the following image. From this point on, let's refer to it as the capsule.
You'll also need to modify it with TopMod for a second model. Do this by selecting the pentagon face as shown in the following image on the left-hand side and extruding it with Doo Sabin Extrude Mode with a Length of -4.000:
The finished result should look like the preceding image on the right-hand side. We'll refer to it as the extended capsule...