> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.3dpreppro.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Repair progress

> Track your repair in real time as it processes

## Watching the progress

After you click **Repair Model**, a full-screen progress overlay appears.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alphaworks/ovWnUpkEFn4EqZKR/images/getting-started/repair-progress.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ovWnUpkEFn4EqZKR&q=85&s=babc23b0bb70200c620df1128f3369b1" alt="Repair progress overlay showing current stage and progress bar" width="2453" height="1492" data-path="images/getting-started/repair-progress.png" />
</Frame>

You'll see:

* A **progress bar** from 0% to 100%
* The **current stage name** (e.g., "Analyzing Geometry", "Applying Fixes")
* A **description** of what's happening

## Canceling a repair

Click the **Cancel** button at any time to stop the repair. Your original model is never modified — you can always start over with different settings.

## When the repair completes

You're automatically taken to the **repair detail page** where you can:

* View the [AI fix report](/repair/ai-fix-report) — what was found and what was fixed
* Compare original and repaired models [side by side](/editor/3d-viewer)
* [Download](/getting-started/download-results) the result in your preferred format
* Open the repaired model in the [3D editor](/editor/overview) for further modifications

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alphaworks/ovWnUpkEFn4EqZKR/images/getting-started/repair-complete.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ovWnUpkEFn4EqZKR&q=85&s=909a1ed7d6da446736ea764c5943b3de" alt="Completed repair detail page with fix report" width="2448" height="1570" data-path="images/getting-started/repair-complete.png" />
</Frame>

## If a repair fails

Occasionally a repair may not complete successfully. If this happens:

* Adjust the **Custom Settings** (thickness, clearance, or smoothing) and click **Re-Repair** on the detail page to try again
* Check the failing stage shown in the red failure banner for a clue about what went wrong
* Try a different [model type preset](/repair/model-types)
* Check if your model file is corrupted by opening it in another 3D viewer
* See [Troubleshooting](/help/troubleshooting) for more solutions

<Note>
  Your original model is always preserved. Repairs create a new copy — they never modify your upload.
</Note>
