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==== Preparing the F370 ====
==== Preparing the F370 ====
* Powering on the Printer
The F370 can be powered on by pressing the large power button next to the touch screen console on the front of the printer. The printer may take up to 15 minutes to boot up, so do this step first if you plan to print soon.
* Before you can open your part in GrabCAD, make sure your part is in the '''.STL''' format.
* Acceptable Prints
* Acceptable Prints
** The maximum part size is 14 x 10 x 14 inches, or 35.56 x 25.4 x 35.56 centimeters. Any part that large should be shown to a lab volunteer to discuss options.
** The maximum part size is 14 x 10 x 14 inches, or 35.56 x 25.4 x 35.56 centimeters. Any part that large should be shown to a lab volunteer to discuss options.
** Generally, a part will be fit for the F370 or [[Dimension 3D Printer|Dimension]] printer if it is highly detailed and/or has holes that require fairly high tolerances. If it is a small, detailed part, a Form 2 printer should suffice. If the part is quick and simple, a Prusa will likely suffice.
** Generally, a part will be fit for the F370 or [[Dimension 3D Printer|Dimension]] printer if it is highly detailed and/or has holes that require fairly high tolerances. If it is a small, detailed part, a Form 2 printer should suffice. If the part is quick and simple, a Prusa will likely suffice.
** If your part is designed to take advantage of the dissolving support material the Stratasys machines use, then verify with a lab volunteer that it will be okay to print.
** If your part is designed to take advantage of the dissolving support material the Stratasys machines use, then verify with a lab volunteer that it will be okay to print.
** Even if you are certain your part belongs on the [[Dimension 3D Printer|Dimension]] or F370, double check with a lab volunteer before you add it to the pack. Their goal is to help you, but the Prototype Lab would like to avoid excessively expensive and/or unnecessary prints.
** Even if you are certain your part belongs on the [[Dimension 3D Printer|Dimension]] or F370, double check with a lab volunteer before you add it to the pack. Their goal is to help you, but the Prototype Lab would like to avoid excessively expensive and/or unnecessary prints.
==== Using GrabCAD ====
==== Using GrabCAD ====