These values correspond to the biggest dimensions on the corresponding axis on your model. Once you hit update size ratios you can see the values of X,Y and Z axis. By default, everything imported into simplify 3d is in mm so I would suggest you export in mm. Since stl format is a dimensionless format this will come into play when you import into simplify 3d. First you must choose in what units you would like to export your model either inch or mm. It’s important to hit the button to update the size ratios. So, I’m going to give you a brief overview of how I finish my workflow for the actual print.Īfter I export the model from solidworks, import it into zbrush (which I explained in my last post) and finish all the sculpting I need, I procced to export the stl file to import into simplif圓D. Since you are using a fusion 3 I’m going to assume you are using Simplif圓D which is the slicer that comes with all the fusion3design printers, and also the slicer I use in my pipeline. Now gcode is what is going to be exported by your slicer application not by Zbrush or solidworks. I re read your last post and see that you also talk aout gcode. This is why it’s important to pick a printer that has a good community base to refer to. Others will require you to cobble together programs, settings, and a workflow. The better 3D printers will come with their own support & slicing utility where most everything is dialed-in. Without supports, a 3D printer might attempt to lay down material in mid-air relative to the build table. These are scaffold-like structures that enable overhanging and downhanging features on a model to be successfully printed. Since this stuff sounds new to you, you’ll likely also need a utility to generate supports.

There might be other variants & it’s smartest to find a community of others using that same 3D printer brand to see if there’s a specific utility that offers a better slicing workflow.įor higher resolution SLA type (stereolithography, AKA resin) 3D printers, the slicing process takes the mesh and generates a 2D picture sequence representing the sliced layers.

A freeware one like Slicrindicates on their main page that it’ll convert an STL to GCode. For FDM type (fused deposition, AKA extruder nozzle) 3D printers, you’ll want to seek out a slicing utility.

How to convert a file to gcode