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09.06 Cura Slicing Basics

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Cura is a 3D printing slicing program.

  1. Choose the correct 3D printer

Cura choose 3D printer

  1. Place STL files on the print bed.

Cura Place STL files on print bed

  1. Start with the recommended settings and choose if you need supports or not.

Cura standard settings with supports

  1. Preview the slicing of the print.

Cura slice preview

  1. When everything is set, save the gcode file to disk.

Cura save 3D print file to disk