# Uploading Your Files

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When submitting files for processing with Fab Lab you must follow the [File Naming Conventions](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/file-naming-conventions)
{% endhint %}

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{% tab title="FDM 3D Printing" %}
Please review the [3DprinterOS Quick Start Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/3dprinteros-quick-start) for instructions on how to upload your files.

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From January 2026 all FDM 3D printing uploaded to 3DprinterOS will be charged to your Papercut account. Once you have uploaded your files to 3DprinterOS, please ensure your Papercut account contains sufficient funds. For more information, please review our [Paying For A Job](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/paying-for-a-job) page.
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For instructions on preparing your sliced file for FDM, please see the [FDM 3D Printing Guide.](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm)
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{% endtab %}

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#### File Upload

An email will be send to your inbox, this **links a SharePoint Folder** to your specific job. This is where you upload your **.form** file. 

The SharePoint link remains active for 12 hours. If you fail to upload a file in the specified period of time we will cancel the job. 

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{% tab title="Laser, Metal Laser, CNC" %}

#### File Upload

An email will be send to your inbox, this **links a SharePoint Folder** to your specific job. This is where you upload your **Rhino Template file**.&#x20;

The SharePoint link remains active for 12 hours. If you fail to upload a file in the specified period of time we will cancel the job.&#x20;

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