![]() ![]() The minimum object size I can reliably print is 0.8mm ( 2 x 0.4mm) - any thinner than this and it is one one extrusion layer thick and likely to fail. My example is a Flashforge Creator Pro, using a 0.4mm nozzle. The next important point is to know your print scale, and know your print-head minimum size. You will probably have to fix these by hand You will need to use either the STL-Check modifier in 3DS Max or the similar function (it might be an extension) in Sketchup to identify these objects with 'holes'. Revit will likely produce a lot of these, especially in your terrain, and these will cause any slicer to simply skip that object, or do something really strange. You will need to add a base poly however. When you export this you will get vertical 'sides' to your terrain. You can however force Revit to create a basic 'box' from the terrain though - use the Section Box setting from the View Properties, and slice your terrain so you can see solid sides to it in the 3D view. Revit will expert a single triangle-mesh for your terrain - this item is NOT a solid. You could use Blender, but I have no experience of that application.įirst off - your terrain. You will need another piece of software other than Revit - if you don't have access to something heavy-weight like 3DS Max, then I suggest Sketchup Maker. You've picked a challenge - 3D printing from Revit consistently is difficult with a $90,000 3DSystems Projet SDM/Inkjet machine. This is all for this post, I am slowly moving into the Cura tips and tricks (better say my tips and tricks) - as usual feel free to say what works for you, what is your work-around in your main software or in Revit.I've had a lot of experience 3D printing from Revit. So rescaling the section box, you get to print in scale 1:400 and fit in the building plate. However, when we talk about site plans, a 1:400 would be desired therefore a 250% scale in cura would be ideal, however the site is a little too big for that, so, we will go back to revit and readjust with the section box.īut first, you can use the scale calculator to see what maximum sizes you would need. We therefore can conclude that our model is in 1:1000 scale at 100% in cura I have exported, as I said using meter units instead of mmĪlso, one can use online scale converters such as: Taking alternative 1 into consideration and our topography/massing examples we know the following: ![]() We all know in architecture scale plays a big role – therefore this is another aspect that you need to pay attention to. Also, it will be good to be constant, if you start with meters, you need to keep it like that for the whole project so you don't get confused. ![]() In the export settings, pay attention to the units the export is done in, that will play a major role when scaling in cura –and it will help you see where you are at. Remember it will export all elements in the view – if you don't want to see something – hide in view, and if you want to see 1 element of out 1000, you can isolate in view. You will want STL exporter version x – corresponding to the version of Revit you own. Search for stl and the following apps will appear: Go to the X (the blue and white one)- to open Autodesk app store Starting with revit 2018.3 Revit had the stl export as an add-in, however for those of you who work in older versions here is how you go about it. The most confusing thing that you need to have covered is exporting the stl. THE ARCHITECTURE OF 3D PRINTING - 06 INTERIOR DESIGN THE ARCHITECTURE OF 3D PRINTING - 05 HIGH RESOLUTION BUILDING FACADES THE ARCHITECTURE OF 3D PRINTING - 04 ENTOURAGE THE ARCHITECTURE OF 3D PRINTING - 03 TOLERANCES AND SNUG FIT THE ARCHITECTURE OF 3D PRINTING - 02 MASSING THE ARCHITECTURE OF 3D PRINTING - 01 TOPOGRAPHY This series is my overview about the process and my work-around. I am Stefania Dinea, an architect who mixes 3D printing, VR, parametric design and blogging daily and I will share some of my 3D printing tips & tricks with you. ![]()
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