Transfer STL files between Blender and 3D Printing Slicers Software

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11 Sep, 2023 06:02 AM

For the case study of modifying and transferring this tutorial makes use of Blender.

Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D-printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and, formerly, video games.

1. Step 1: Import the STL file

   To transfer STL files between Blender and 3D printing slicers software, you can follow these steps:

   1. In Blender, select the object or objects that you want to export as an STL file.
   2. Go to File > Export > Stl.
   3. In the export dialog, specify the location and filename for the STL file.
   4. Click Export.

   The STL file will be exported to the specified location.

   To import an STL file into a 3D printing slicer software, you can follow these steps:

   1. In the slicer software, go to File > Import.
   2. Select the STL file that you want to import.
   3. Click Open.

   The STL file will be imported into the slicer software.