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8. USING THE PRINTER
8.1. Installing CraftWare
To print a 3D object, The CraftBot needs toolpath information generated from 3D object CAD files like .obj or .stl.
Toolpath information is simply called "gcode". CraftWare software converts 3D design files into printing commands
for the CraftBot 3D printer. CraftWare has been developed by CraftUnique with the aim of easing and perfecting the
printing process.
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Download the CraftWare slicer software
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Open a new browser session on the computer where you'd like to install CraftWare.
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Go to www.craftunique.com/craftware.
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Scroll down the page.
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Select the Windows or MAC/OSX or linux version, according to your operation system.
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To select the latest version of CraftWare click the CraftWare Button below.
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For older versions click the Please click her for all versions.
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Download the installer.
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Open the installer and follow the directions to install the software.
8.2. Using CraftWare
Once CraftWare has been opened up, you will see a virtual build platform. This will represent your CraftBot's real build
plate. Please click on the Options button , and select your CraftBot printer type in the "Printer" page. You can add
objects, .stl, .obj files onto this virtual build plate and get an impression of what the real life print will look like.
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