3D Systems CUBE User Manual - page 27
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CUBE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
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The Cube Software allows you to manipulate your design before sending it to the Cube for printing. It simulates the
Cube’s print pad so you can orient, scale, re-size and rotate the 3D print to get the best result when printing.
Becomefamiliarwiththesoftwareandunderstandthefunctionsbeforestartingyourfirstprint.
Key File Types
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.STLFiles:A3-dimensionalsolidComputer-AidedDesign(CAD)filethatdescribesthegeometrytobeprinted.This
is typically output by the design tool or software being used.
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.CreationFiles:Thesefilesare3-DmodelsthatcanbedownloadedfromCubify.comandareoptimizedforyour
Cube.ImportyourcreationfileintotheCubeSoftwareandclickon“Build”toprepareyourcreationforprint.
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.CubeFile:ThisisthemachinecodefilethattheCubeprinterwillreadtobuildyourcreation.