How to Simplify 3D

Click on the S3D Desktop icon

The major elements of the software interface are identified below.

Reference this image often.

Click Import below the Models section and navigate to the folder where you saved your STL file.

You can also drag-and-drop file(s) into the Build Table

Double click on your Model

The Model Menu will pop up. Adjust as needed.

Position Adjustment

Sizing Adjustment

Rotation/Orientation Adjustment

You can also use the Top 4 Buttons in the Tool Bar

Make sure a large flat surface is in contact and flat with the Build Table.

Go to EDIT then Place Surface on Bed

CTRL - L is the keyboard shortcut

Click on the surface you want on the bottom.

Press Center and Arrange below the Model Section

DO NOT OPEN OR ADJUST ANY SETTINGS

DO NOT USE THE DEFAULT PROFILE

Most models use a single process.

More complicated models may use multiple processes.

To make adjustments to your Process, double-click on the Process or click Edit Process Settings. This will open the FFF Settings window

Select Profile: Loads a printer profile and the corresponding settings, which have been selected to ensure optimum quality. Click HERE for profile descriptions

Choose if you want rafts and support

Press Prepare to Print.

Model Statics are located in the top left corner

To preview print simulation press Play

Press Exit Preview Mode to go back to model preparation.

press the Save Toolpaths to Disk button to save your part to be printed.

Build Time: How long it would take for your print to finish. Filament Length: How much filament it will take to build your model. Weight: How much the print will weigh when completed. Material Cost: An approximation of how much it will cost to make your part.