How to Use CAD Software to Export STL Files
2 min readApr 24, 2017
When manufacturing a product / a model using a 3D printer, the first stage is to design and draw it in CAD software.
Once completed, the design will be exported as an STL file ( or OBJ / DAE / AMF formats), which is likely to be compatible with the software provided by the 3D manufacturer. Some 3D manufacturers use open source software such as ‘CURA’.
Open up the manufacturers recommended software and import the STL file.
The design can then manipulated, such as rotated and scaled. It is then ready for saving as a model.
The model (file) can then be copied to an SD card, which in turn is inserted into the 3D printer SD-card slot, ready for use.
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