Access a rapid prototyping device if the device supports the SOLIDWORKS 3D Printer driver specification and the driver is installed on your system.
To access a rapid prototyping device:
Click , select from the options described below, then click OK.
The parameters you need to set depend on the print driver implementation.
3D Printer Tab
Controls Rapid Prototype printer selection and type of output, which are defined by the printer vendor and implemented by the printer driver. When you select a printer, its logo appears at the right.
| Name |
Specifies the printer. |
| Output |
Specifies the type of output. |
If supported by the printer driver, the following read-only fields are displayed:
- Status
- Type
- Where
- Comment
- Build Envelope (specifies the maximum bounding volume that the device supports)
Build Orientation Tab
Controls Rapid Prototype model orientation. The options available depend on the printer driver.
| Use default printer orientation |
When selected, the other options are not available. When cleared, choose one of the remaining options. |
| Minimize build time |
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| Best surface quality |
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| Specified in advanced settings |
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| Preset orthogonal orientations |
Cycle through the orientations and specify Z Rotation. |
Options
Specify parameters such as Number of copies, Scale, Material, and Print Quality and view Build Statistics, depending on the print driver implementation.
If Advanced Settings is available, it provides additional vendor-specific options.