Here is a step by step guide to using Makerbot by Makerbot Industries. Just click on the links below:
(.gif sourced from Makerbot 2009-2018, Quick Print Guide for Makerbot Print)
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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.
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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.
Rotate | right-mouse-button |
Zoom | scroll |
Pan |
middle-mouse-button OR shift + right-mouse-button |
Move model | left-mouse-button |
(Source: Makerbot)