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Exporting for print
All editing of a model done. The mug isn't placed on the platform it's true, it is just
kind of floating in space, but it is properly oriented so the 3D printer software will
take care of positioning it. All that is left is to export the model in a format that can
be sent to the 3D printer.
With the final mug selected (
right-click
) and when
not
in
Edit Mode
(
Tab
), carry out
the following steps:
1.
Click on
File
on the top menu.
2.
Click on
Export
on the menu.
3.
In the menu that pops up click on
Stl (.stl)
.
Standard Tessellation Language
(
STL
) is a file format that is used to
describe the geometry of a shape. It doesn't store much else but the
shape which is perfect for 3D printing. Almost every 3D printer can use
a STL file.
By default the name of the STL will be the name of the project, which is perfect
in this case. Just check to be sure the name is as you like it and click on the
Export
STL
button.
Then open either MakerWare or ReplicatorG, open the STL, and prepare it for
printing in the usual way.