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    Create H Shape

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    Hi Carlo,

    Just remember, whatever you have selected in the scene ( Intellishape, Part, etc..) can be dragged into a catalog. Also, what I do for "H" shapes is name them first in the scene browser and then drag to a catalog, that way it remembers for future use.

    Happy New Year

    Tom

    3D printers - advice please on what to get for starters

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    Hi Harley,

    Not sure if you know but I resell 3D printers and always looking to new ones to test and represent. That being heres my input.

    First, ultimately, what do you want to do with your 3D printer? That is the major question because the answer will take you into several worlds where you can get lost :-)

    Do you want to print Plastic, Metal, Nylon, Carbon Fiber, Resin

    Do you want to print strong functional parts for automotive, household, shop etc...

    Do you want to create art?

    Do you want to create very detailed art?

    All these will steer you into different types of 3d printing.

    That being said, lets assume you want to print general use "plastic" type prototypes since you mentioned the PRUSA. Although I have never tested a PRUSA, the reviews seem to indicate its a good machine.

    I have tested Formlabs - forget them, its more trouble than its worth. I've tested Makerbot, forget them too well overrated and many issues. Many I have tested already no longer in existence ie Type A machines.

    I have and represent 2 brands which I like for various reasons - ZYYX and Raise3D.  The easiest 3D printer I have ever used is the ZYYX plus, it doesn;t have all the "overhead" others have and no heated bed which makes printing a dream. Somehow they figured out how to print great without it. However, its still relatively "new" company and based in Sweden, so support is a little lagged if needed.

    The Raise3D products are great, all of them. The machines built using construction grade metal materials and no parts using the the construction are 3d printed like you will find in most other products. It makes for a reliable machine, the E2 model allows you to print 2 parts simultaneously which is great if your want mass production.

    IRONCAD works just fine as Josh noted, the only thing is I tend to use OBJ files over STL files, they just seem to me to be a little cleaner.

    Any other questions, just holler.

    Tom

     

     

    Caxa Draft vs ICD

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    Spencer nailed it.

    If you require very detailed 2D documentation and more advanced 2D type functionality, then I recommend CAXA.

    If you have somewhat detailed 2D documentation requirements and want ease of use, then ICD is better.

    I too would prefer development in ICD over CAXA, It looks and feels more connected to the 3D and other mainstream applications.

    My2cents

    Tom

     

    Attachment Points on IntelliShapes?

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    Hi Guys,

    Thanks for the feedback, its always appreciated. Cary, if I pick another edge, no on them seem to work, hmmm

    Malcolm, this is truly a work of art, you are the structured part guru, the only problem is I am trying to develop for a customers that do not use SPM ever and are casual users, so this is a little over their heads. However, it makes me think how in depth SPM can be, I never realized all those little "tools" within them that I will need to really dive into. I'm just curious how many companies use SPM over IPM.

    Again thanks both, much food for thought

    Tom

     

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