Submission Checklist
A reminder checklist for printing at the NExT LAB.
Before submitting your 3D print request to the print portal, please ensure you have done the following with the required files produced:
- STL Model File:
- All model files exported in a single
.stlfile for NExT Lab to review.
- In Makerbot Print and Cloud Print :
- Ensured that the print is the most efficient and properly oriented
- Print Settings applied are appropriate for your model OR [Breakaway Support] and [Raft] are enabled.
- Estimated each build plate
- Use Save As to save the
.print filefrom Makerbot Print or the.thing filefrom Cloud Print for NExT Lab to review. - Exported
.makerbot filefor each build plate.
- Ensure all files follow the naming convention (below).
You are now ready to upload the necessary files to the NExT Lab Print Portal. Follow the instructions there.
Spaces are not accepted in filenames so use underscores _ instead.
Append version numbers so we know which files are the latest
Only alphanumeric characters (underscores & hyphens are excepted). No special characters in the name (ie. " ", ( ), { }, [ ]. \, /, ' '). These will not be recognised by the Makerbots and cause print submission failure.
Only one colour per request, if you require multiple colours, submit a separate request.
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.stl Files ALL geometry as a
single file for review | Filename_Version.stle.g. house_v3.stl |
.print Files Makerbot Print file
OR
.thing Files
Cloud Print file
exported for review | Total Time_filename_Version.printe.g. 22h13m_house_v1.print |
.makerbot Files Each build plate exported
as an individual files | Time_File No._filename_Version.makerbote.g. 11h13m_1of3_house_v1.makerbot |
Single print bed
Multiple print beds
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