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→Slice Your Model
=== Slice Your Model ===
=== Slice Your Model ===
You'll need to turn your 3D model into toolpaths that the printer understands. This involves "slicing" your model into a bunch of layers. To do this, we'll need some software.
You'll need to turn your 3D model into toolpaths that the printer understands. This involves "slicing" your model into a bunch of layers. To do this we'll need some software.
It's best to stick with [http://www.makerbot.com/makerware/ MakerWare]. There are plenty of other options which you can try if you're adventurous, but MakerWare has been developed by MakerBot to provide an easy experience with the Replicator.
Once you've got MakerWare downloaded and installed, follow these basic steps:
#Drag and drop your STL into the model environment
#Drag and drop your STL into the model environment