A system and method is provided for performing adaptive modification of rapid
prototyping
build files. The method includes the step of reading a rapid prototyping build
file that stores a digital description of a three dimensional object. The invention
also includes the operation of selecting a build file correction algorithm from
a plurality of build file correction algorithms. Defects in the rapid prototyping
build file are identified and these defects are then corrected based on the selected
build file correction algorithm.