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==Description== | |||
Cura is a "slicing" software that sets the options for a 3d printer to follow and then creates detailed instructions for the printer by creating a "[[g-code]]" file. This file can be saved to a small memory and transferred to the printer. | Cura is a "slicing" software that sets the options for a 3d printer to follow and then creates detailed instructions for the printer by creating a "[[g-code]]" file. This file can be saved to a small memory and transferred to the printer. | ||
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Note that Cura is not software that can be used to design a model, it is basically a program that takes a final design and translates it into the printer's language. | Note that Cura is not software that can be used to design a model, it is basically a program that takes a final design and translates it into the printer's language. | ||
==Availability== | |||
Cura is [[open source]] software, anyone can download and install it for free on their personal computer. | |||
Install Link: https://ultimaker.com/en/products/software. | |||
==Getting Started== | |||
For more information on Cura, please see the [https://ultimaker.com/en/support/view/248-cura-manual online instruction manual]. | For more information on Cura, please see the [https://ultimaker.com/en/support/view/248-cura-manual online instruction manual]. | ||
==Other Resources== | |||
https://ultimaker.com/en/support | |||
Revision as of 20:31, 7 May 2015
Description
Cura is a "slicing" software that sets the options for a 3d printer to follow and then creates detailed instructions for the printer by creating a "g-code" file. This file can be saved to a small memory and transferred to the printer.
Cura allows you to arrange, orient, and re-size your design file before printing. It also has option to automatically calculate things such as the top- and bottom-layer thickness and how much in-fill your printed object needs.
Note that Cura is not software that can be used to design a model, it is basically a program that takes a final design and translates it into the printer's language.
Availability
Cura is open source software, anyone can download and install it for free on their personal computer.
Install Link: https://ultimaker.com/en/products/software.
Getting Started
For more information on Cura, please see the online instruction manual.