Submission Checklist

A reminder checklist for printing at the NExT LAB.

File Preparation

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:

  • Mesh is closed and configured for 3D printing.

  • All model files exported in a single.stl file 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.

  • Previewed each build plate to ensure it is printing as you expected.

  • Exported .makerbot file for 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.

Naming Conventions

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.

.stl Files ALL geometry as a single file for review	Filename_Version.stl e.g. house_v3.stl
.makerbot Files Each build plate exported as an individual files	Time_File No._filename_Version.makerbot e.g. 11h13m_1of3_house_v1.makerbot

Examples

Request with a single part

Request with multiple parts