Downloading Files - MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual

DOWNLOADING FILES

FILE FORMATS FOR MAKERWARE
MakerWare can open the following
file types:
• OBJ
• STL
• THING
MakerWare can save the following
file types:
• STL
• THING
MakerWare can export to the following
file types:
• GCode
• X3G
• S3G
For details on file types, see the chapter
titled "File Types."
DOWNLOADING A FILE FROM THINGIVERSE
To import a file from Thingiverse into
MakerWare, you must first save the file to
your local computer. In this example, we will
import two files from Thingiverse:
and
Woolworth.stl
Fig. 8. 1
1. Open a browser session and go to
http://www.thingiverse.com.
2. If you know the name of the file you want
to import, you can use the Search field in the
upper right of the page. Use the search field
at the upper right to search for "Minimalist
NYC buildings." Your search results should
include "Minimalist NYC buildings by
JonMonaghan." Click on the link. [Fig. 8.1]
3. At the right of the page you will see a
button that says "Download This Thing!" [Fig.
8.2] Click this button to open the Downloads
Fig. 8. 2
window.
4. For this example we chose the Flatiron
Building and the Woolworth Building. In
the Downloads window, find
Woolworth.stl
them to your computer.
FlatIron.stl
. To do this:
FlatIron.stl
and click the file names to save
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