Support for 3D Printing Models Containing Surface Bodies and Graphics Bodies

SOLIDWORKS supports 3D printing of models that contain surface bodies and graphics bodies only if they form a watertight manifold volume.

Previously, 3D printing of surface and graphics bodies was not supported and you could only 3D print solid bodies. Now, you can 3D print surfaces or graphics bodies provided they form a watertight manifold volume. Bodies that do not form a watertight manifold volume are temporarily hidden and bodies that form a watertight manifold volume get 3D printed.

To 3D print a model, click File > Print3D .