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==Description==
123D Make is a slicing program often used in conjunction with a [[Laser Cutting|laser cutter]] or [[CNC Routing/Milling|CNC router]] instead of a [[3d printing|3d printer]].  This program allows you to slice a 3d model into layers of any thickness you choose, with the intent of then stacking those layers in order to create a large 3d model out of materials such as cardboard or plywood.  It can also be used to create complicated 3d models which can be assembled like puzzles.
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123D Make is [[slicing software]] often used in conjunction with a [[Laser Cutting|laser cutter]] or [[CNC Routing/Milling|CNC router]] instead of a [[3d printing|3d printer]].  This program allows you to slice a digital 3d model into layers of any thickness you choose, with the intent of then stacking those layers in order to create a large 3d model out of materials such as cardboard or plywood.  It can also be used to create complicated 3d models which can be assembled like puzzles.
  
 
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Revision as of 21:24, 9 May 2015

Description

123D Make is slicing software often used in conjunction with a laser cutter or CNC router instead of a 3d printer. This program allows you to slice a digital 3d model into layers of any thickness you choose, with the intent of then stacking those layers in order to create a large 3d model out of materials such as cardboard or plywood. It can also be used to create complicated 3d models which can be assembled like puzzles.

Availability

123D Make is free software provided through the AutoDesk 123D collection, anyone can download and install it for free on their personal computer.

Install Link: http://www.123dapp.com/make

Getting Started

There are tutorials and videos provided at http://www.123dapp.com/howto/make. Or see this video.

Other Resources

http://www.123dapp.com/make