Subject and Research Guides: VRoom: Preparing to 3D Print

Makerbot Print (Software) - Getting started

Here is a step by step guide to using Makerbot by Makerbot Industries. Just click on the links below:

Getting started
Using Makerbot Print (overview) and guide
Custom Print Modes and Settings in Print

(.gif sourced from Makerbot 2009-2018, Quick Print Guide for Makerbot Print)

Makerbot Software (on desktop)

Model View - enables the user to prepare and arrange their 3D models

Print Preview - slices the 3D model into layers

Model Info - change the units the model is measured in

Print Settings - set print settings (see Print Settings below)

Arrange - if multiple objects on build plate, select Arrange build plate to move objects to most optimal placement

Orientation - rotate object or select place face on plate

Scale - change size of the object

For more information and tips, visit the Using MakerBot Print page.

Mouse and Keyboard Controls

Use the following shortcuts to manoeuvre your way around the Makerbot Print software on screen to ensure your 3D model is how you want it to print out.

Mouse controls in the viewer:

Rotate	right-mouse-button
Zoom	scroll
Pan	middle-mouse-button OR shift + right-mouse-button
Move model	left-mouse-button

Keyboard shortcuts for the viewer:

Other shortcuts:

(Source: Makerbot)