Preview data for 3D printing

  1. In the Send to 3D Print Service dialog box or the Save Copy As dialog box, click Preview.

    The objects specified to be included in the export file display in the graphics window, and the 3D Print Preview toolbar displays.

    In the 3D Print Preview ribbon:

    • Use the Component Indicator to preview each component in the preview stack.
    • Turn off and on the display of wireframe or facet edges in the current faceted preview image.
    • The value in the Facets edit box represents the total number of facets within the display of the model in the graphics window.
    • The value in File Size represents the size of the export file based on the display of the model in the graphics window.
  2. Use the navigation tools to rotate and zoom in to inspect the model.
  3. Click Next Component and Previous Component to view other files, if appropriate.
  4. Click Options to view or edit the export options of the file currently displayed.
  5. Click Close.

    The dialog box and preview display close. You return to the previous dialog box.