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GrabCAD Print is the software shared by the F370 and [[Dimension 3D Printer|Dimension]] printer. It allows one to easily orient and view the part that needs to be printed. Both printers are web based, which allows one to start the print from the one of the lab's computers.
GrabCAD Print is the software shared by the F370 and [[Dimension 3D Printer|Dimension]] printer. It allows one to easily orient and view the part that needs to be printed. Both printers are web based, which allows one to start the print from the one of the lab's computers.
'''Note:''' Give yourself a few days before your project is due to print on either Stratasys printer. Prints will generally be started when a tray is full or at the end of a day by a lab volunteer, and unless there is little to be printed, it is unlikely your print will be started just because you waited until the last minute. Be proactive.
On Opening GrabCAD, make sure that you navigate to the bottom right of the screen and select the menu next to "Print." Select the printer you want to use; in this case, the F370, which will appear as "f370D30365". The volunteers in the lab can help you determine which printer would work best. To begin preparing your part, click on "Add Models" and navigate to your part. YOUR FILE MUST BE IN .STL FORMAT. After you have added your part, you can begin preparing it to be printed.
On Opening GrabCAD, make sure that you navigate to the bottom right of the screen and select the menu next to "Print." Select the printer you want to use; in this case, the F370, which will appear as "f370D30365". The volunteers in the lab can help you determine which printer would work best. To begin preparing your part, click on "Add Models" and navigate to your part. YOUR FILE MUST BE IN .STL FORMAT. After you have added your part, you can begin preparing it to be printed.
Below the Slice Preview Icon is the Model Info, where you can change the units of a selected part if needed. Next is Print Settings, which will be addressed below. The Arrange icon automatically arranges parts to optimize print time. Orient allows one to either let the software orient the part, orient a particular face to a plane, or rotate the model on the XYZ axis. Lastly, the Scale icon gives the option to change the size of the model, either with uniform scaling or on a particular axis. It also gives you the part dimension for each axis.
Below the Slice Preview Icon is the Model Info, where you can change the units of a selected part if needed. Next is Print Settings, which will be addressed below. The Arrange icon automatically arranges parts to optimize print time. Orient allows one to either let the software orient the part, orient a particular face to a plane, or rotate the model on the XYZ axis. Lastly, the Scale icon gives the option to change the size of the model, either with uniform scaling or on a particular axis. It also gives you the part dimension for each axis.
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'''Note: You MUST print your part with "Sparse - low density" fill.'''
It is expensive to print with Stratasys materials, thus you must consult a lab volunteer if you have a part you feel needs a denser fill.
All of standard settings generally do not need to be changed.
If you would like more information on specifics, head to the GrabCAD website's [https://help.grabcad.com/article/199-take-a-quick-tour Help Center] for further details and tips, guides, or answers to FAQs.
[https://youtube/W8K4YTekXRw?t=193 This] video contains a basic rundown of GrabCAD.
Remember that the lab volunteers are available to answer your questions or provide assistance.
'''Printing your part:''' After your part has been prepared, save the project before continuing. Generally, you will not start the print in the lab itself, since a volunteer will start it when a tray is full or when the day ends, but the workflow is as follows.
'''''ADD THE PRINT PART OF THE GRABCAD WORKFLOW.'''''