Inserting A Modeling Base; Building A Part - Stratasys Dimension Elite User Manual

Adding your STL file to the pack:
The Add to Pack button is found on the General, Orientation and Pack tabs.
When you click on the Add to Pack button, CatalystEX will add the file that is currently in the
preview window (General tab or Orientation tab) to the pack preview window (Pack tab).
If the file in the preview window has not been processed for printing, processing will occur before
the file is added to the pack. Each additional click of the Add to Pack button will add another copy
of the file to the pack.
Printing your STL file:
The Print button is found on the General, Orientation and Pack tabs.
CatalystEX will now process all parts in the pack and create a CMB file from which the printer will
print the parts.

Inserting a Modeling Base

Prior to inserting a modeling base into the tray, remove any material buildup on and behind the Z
Platform and around the lead screw. Failure to do so could cause the modeling base to be unlevel
or, if the amount of buildup is large enough, the Z Platform could jam at its upper limit.
Install the modeling base. See
CAUTION:
calibration errors, poor part quality, and loss of extrusion may occur.
Additional modeling bases are available from your reseller.

Building a part

If a part has not been sent to your printer for building, the build queue will be empty. If the build
queue is empty the display panel will show Idle or Ready to build.
Choose whether or not you want to start a build from a remote location or from the display panel at
the printer.
Starting a build from a remote location:
The lower display will show Wait for Part and it will be flashing.
1. From the display panel press Wait for Part. The display will ask Is Model Base Installed?
2. Insert a modeling base.
CAUTION:
calibration errors, poor part quality, and loss of extrusion may occur.
Additional modeling bases are available from your reseller.
3. Press Yes. Waiting for Part will now be on the display.
4. From your CatalystEX workstation, send a part to the printer. The printer will automatically start
to build the part. See
instructions.
"Insert Modeling Base" on page 20.
DO NOT reuse modeling bases. If a modeling base is reused,
DO NOT reuse modeling bases. If a modeling base is reused,
"Processing your STL file for printing" on page 26
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