Use the
3D Print Relief
button to export the composite relief or a relief layer to file for 3D printing. You can export the reliefs as
.tar.gz files, which are compatible with the Spark printer, or
.stl files, which are compatible with many other printers. If you do not own a 3D printer, you can export the relief to a .stl file, and then search the Internet to find a 3D printer local to you.
Note: If you are using a Spark printer, you must ensure your model dimensions do not exceed 64x40x134.
You can export reliefs from the Front Relief or Back Relief layer stack, but ArtCAM ignores any negative heights, meaning the relief always has a flat base. This flat base means that the relief is stable enough to be printed without supports.
To prepare your relief for printing:
- Ensure the relief you want to print is visible.
- Click
on the
Relief Layers panel. The
3D Print panel is displayed.
- Choose the type of printer you want to use. Select:
- Spark/PNG Printer to export the relief to a .tar.gz file. The Spark/PNG Printing panel is displayed.
- STL Printer to export the relief to a .stl file. The STL Printing panel is displayed.