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3D PRINTER

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Hello, I am a student of Technical Architecture and I am passionate about 3D printers. love2

My parents have given me a 3D printer but I'm still practicing.

I would like to know the easiest or most comfortable programs to design as I am a beginner.

Then I will be able to create little by little designs of small buildings.

I would also like to know the best sites to find ready-made designs.

The computer I have has enough processor for these programs.

Thanks in advance, best regards.

RE: 3D PRINTER

I do not have extensive knowledge in 3D printing, however, I can tell you three programs that can help you (Cura, Orusa Slicer, Idea maker).

RE: 3D PRINTER

Good afternoon Laura
Although it is a very topical subject it is not my field so I am not able to answer your question.
If you need any information about prefabricated structures please do not hesitate to contact me.

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(OP)
Thank you guys.

In the end I've opted for SolidWorks, I've seen tutorials and it seems a good option.

RE: 3D PRINTER

Is that the Student Version of Solidworks? Make sure you have the option of outputting a file format your printer software can use (like .stl).

RE: 3D PRINTER

(OP)
Thanks for the warning BrianE22

In the test designs that came with the printer they were .stl and I have seen that SolidWorks also allows exporting in that format.

thanks!!!

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I'd suggest you look seriously at BricsCAD Shape.

BricsCAD is the only serious CAD you actually buy and not be nickle-and-dimed for the rest of your life. Shape is the free version.

Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com

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