[Lab] question for a 3d printing software....

[Stephen Burke]

Easiest and least costly, in my opinion, SketchUp.

The basic free version works well.  

To do the conversion from DAE format to OBJ or STL, download MeshLab – it is also free.

To make corrections to the design, get netfabb Basic – also free.

Autodesk’s http://www.123dapp.com/Gallery/design design program also works well; it is by the same folks that make AutoCAD.

Stephen Burke
Account Executive
Envirolaser Ltd.
Authorized dealer for 3D Systems, Cubify, MakerBot, ROBO, Artec 3D, David Vision Systems, netfabb and Proto-pasta

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From: Dave Hunt 
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 10:27 AM
To: benoit gauthier 
Cc: lab 
Subject: Re: [Lab] question for a 3d printing software....

it really depends on what you want to draw.  Tinkercad has a very simple interface.  Blender is a great tool but has a steeper learning curve.  Also don't forget abode the Adobe 123D suite of free products. http://www.123dapp.com/create 


On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 10:26 PM, benoit gauthier <benoit1975 at hotmail.ca> wrote:

  Or tinkercad ?

  Thanx


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  From: benoit1975 at hotmail.ca
  To: lab at artengine.ca
  Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:39:14 -0400
  Subject: [Lab] question for a 3d printing software....


  Ok my school is in to buy a 3d printer but which software we should use : Blender or sketchup with susolid ?  If you could give me advice on cost, if it's easy to use etc.... 

  Thanx,

  Benoit

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