Settings menu reference

Applies to 2021.0 Update and later

Options in the Settings menu explained

Settings

Configure the way Netfabb functions

Edit File Associations …

Define which file types should be sent to Netfabb by the operating system

Tessellation settings library

Manage and define presets of parameters to interpret parametric models as meshes

Update Solutions Database …

Download manufacturing and configuration data to be used with machine workspaces

Reset Window Layout

Choose from three default layouts.

The window layout is saved automatically when Netfabb is closed.

License Manager

Lists information about the license.

Also provides the option to change to a different license. This opens the Let's Get Started dialog where in turn you can change your Autodesk ID sign-in, change to a serial-based license, or provide connection details to a network license server.

License Information

Lists the current license entitlement and included functions.

Note: The field License Number may be empty depending on your type of license. Licenses running under Autodesk ID, for example, do not provide a serial.

License Helper

In rare cases where problems with the licensing on the current installation occurs, resetting license or license server information can help troubleshooting these cases.

Desktop Analytics

Autodesk Analytics programs gather and analyze data on how Autodesk customers use our products.

During the first installation of Netfabb you are asked for your choice of whether to opt in or opt out, and here you can amend your choice at any time.

Show Warnings

Opens a view that lists information, warning, and error messages. These are the same messages that are displayed temporarily at the top of the 3D display. Here you can recall, and even export them.

Tip: The Netfabb Warnings view can be docked just like any other view. Switch on Settings > Unlock Views to enable the view handle and drag it to the desired place in the Netfabb.

Unlock Views

Enables or disables handles to grab and rearrange or detach the views.

Show views

  • Context
  • Project tree
  • Clip Planes
  • Joblist
  • Snapin
  • My Machines
  • Build job analysis

Opens and/or focuses any views which are currently closed or hidden behind other windows on the desktop.