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Cura is a | 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 an [[SD card]] 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 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 an SD card 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.