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You can also use programs like NetFabb Basic to automatically repair STL files (we'll cover that in a future Instructable).

If you see something strange, you will need to go back to your 3D model in SketchUp and see what you can change geometry-wise to simplify and clean up your model. This is an important step because sometimes what the normal view shows is not what your printer ends up printing due to format issues with some STL files. This will show you exactly what your 3D printer will print. TIP: When you drop your STL into your 3D slicer program, make sure to ALWAYS! check it in layer view. If you don't have a 3D printer, this STL file is what you will pass on to your local makerspace or friend to print for you. Using an STL file for 3D printing: Usually if you are using Cura or MakerBot Desktop software you can just drag the STL file from Windows Explorer into the workspace and then prepare it to print. Save the file in the directory of your choice and make sure you add.Make sure the part of your model you want to export is selected. Usually you want to have the box "Export selected geometry only" checked.From here, navigate to where you saved the plugin, click "open" and follow the prompts.In the lower left corner click "Install Extension." Go back into SketchUp, then Window > Preferences.(Make sure to note where on your computer it downloads the plugin to). Type in STL export and click on the one by SketchUp Team.Open your Internet browser and go to SketchUp's Extension Warehouse.If you cannot install the plugin inside of SketchUp: Usually you will be able to use it without restarting SketchUp.Once you click "Download" and follow the prompts, it will install itself.You will need to have a Gmail account and be signed in to download this plugin.

Type in STL in the search box and then click on "SketchUp STL by SketchUp Team.".Open SketchUp and go to Window > Extension Warehouse.