# Creating a Job

**Use this link to access the Job Submission App**

{% hint style="warning" %}
Due to changes with the University's student Microsoft licencing, you will need to temporarily run a Free 30 Day Trail of PowerApps to access the Job Submission Portal. 
{% endhint %}

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## **Job Submission App**

When submitting a job you will be introduced to the Fab Lab submission '**Home Page**', here you can see:

* Your Name and University Email
* Where to 'submit a Job'
* Where to 'Book a Consultation'
* Link to the Knowledge Base for more online learning content.
* The current Job Queue and status of the Jobs (combined for all machines).
* Current notifications from the Fan Lab.

<figure><img src="https://1705907971-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXb8cACCUE4sAj3yO3X%2Fuploads%2Fqsuid24R2VsmGXVLI9sk%2FJobSub%20Home%20Page.JPG?alt=media&#x26;token=4ff4930b-53d6-45c0-a578-f8459ffa5db6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Machine Selection

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{% tab title="FDM 3D Printing" %}
**If you've selected 3D FDM you will see the following inputs.**&#x20;

* Job Type
* Subject Code
* ID Number (student or staff ID)
* Themis String (optional / staff only)
* Phone Number
* Message (Optional)

**Following these inputs, you will be asked to specify your material selections for the process;**

* You can only specify 1 material choice per submission. If you require multiple materials, please submit multiple jobs accordingly.
* Please ensure that these material details match your Bambu Slicer (.gcode.3mf) file accurately.&#x20;
* For FDM prints you will have the option to input volume as **grams** (g) to calculate the cost. Refer to the Bambu Studio guide on how to find the material usage for your file.&#x20;

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="SLA 3D Printing" %}
**If you've selected 3D SLA you will see the following inputs.**&#x20;

* Job Type
* Subject Code
* ID Number (student or staff ID)
* Themis String (optional / staff only)
* Phone Number
* Message (Optional)

**Following these inputs, you will be asked to specify your material selections for the process;**

* You can only specify 1 material choice per submission. If you require multiple materials, please submit multiple jobs accordingly.
* Please ensure that these material details match your Preform (.form) file accurately.&#x20;
* For SLA (Resin) prints you will have the option to input volume as **millilitres** (mL) to calculate the cost of the print. Refer to the Preform slicing guide.&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}
SLA 3D Printing has a minimum cost of $5.00 per submission
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://1705907971-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXb8cACCUE4sAj3yO3X%2Fuploads%2FUJCmS3oX3jcsHAPlhFuq%2F3DP%20Inputs.JPG?alt=media&#x26;token=6a7498d6-f280-4352-a53c-e004b3aa9fa3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example: SLA (Resin) submission</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="Laser Cutting, Metal Laser Cutting & CNC" %}
**If you've selected Laser, Metal Laser, or CNC Routing you will see the following inputs.**&#x20;

* Job Type
* Subject Code
* ID Number (student or staff ID)
* Themis String (optional / staff only)
* Phone Number
* Message (Optional)

**Following these inputs, you will be asked to specify your material selections;**

* You can input up to 4 different material choices for these processes.
* Please ensure that these material details match your Rhino template file accurately.&#x20;
* If you are supplying your own material, simply select 'Own Material' from the list.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://1705907971-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LXb8cACCUE4sAj3yO3X%2Fuploads%2FmdPxAhtgV6ejkzAW7ONc%2FLaser%20Inputs.JPG?alt=media&#x26;token=45dceaf4-2232-487b-9a15-05a999927be6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example: Laser Submission</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}
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