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From preview to printer

Choose STL or 3MF, check your parts, and prepare a print in your slicer.

STEP 01

Finish and save

Wait for the current geometry to finish generating and resolve validation errors. Save an editable project before exporting. A project file and a printable model serve different purposes.

STEP 02

Open Export settings

Use Export settings in the header. Choose separate binary STLs, generic multipart 3MF, or the Bambu Studio export option. Generic 3MF is available independently of the Bambu adapter.

STEP 03

Choose the right format

STL stores geometry without colour assignments and exports separate parts. Multipart 3MF packages the assembly and material information. For the Bambu Studio option, select the printer profile and nozzle settings that match your workflow.

STEP 04

Export the current design

Use Export after the preview is ready. Choose where to save the files. If you change the design, wait for its new geometry to finish and export again so the model matches the current project.

STEP 05

Inspect in your slicer

Open the exported files and confirm scale in millimetres, part alignment, orientation, and material assignments. Review the sliced layers for thin features and disconnected pieces. Use the slicer to generate your printer’s actual print instructions.

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