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3. Click Import to ideaMaker on the texture page to import the template into ideaMaker with one click. An Easy to Apply and Adapt the Texture . 1. Keep your ideaMaker open and import the model. 2. Find the desired texture pattern in ideaMaker Library Textures and click the Import to ideaMaker button on that page. 3. Download ideaMaker today at raise3d.com/ideamaker. 1. To begin using ideaMaker, first visit raise3d.com/ideaMaker to download the latest version. Run the installation and follow the
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Screenshot attached, both shows a 100% scale from imported stl file but the numbers on x, y and z shows the size differently. I did not do any scaling after import on both ideamaker and cura. It's funny to see the same version number for both ideamaker and cura at this time, 3.1.0, both on linux. The stl file used for comparison is also attached. Attachments Bulbasaur.stl (1.28 MiB) Downloaded 320 times Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:30 am Checked the model with S3d, Slic3r, Makerbot Print and Meshmixer, all show the same dimension with ideaMaker. 1.png (3.07 KiB) Viewed 9492 times 3.png (6.96 KiB) Viewed 9492 times 2.png (1.71 KiB) Viewed 9492 times 4.png (2.36 KiB) Viewed 9492 times About printing time, there are lots of factors affecting this, printing speed of different structure, defined structures (Raft, Shell, Support, Layers), defined moving paths, accelerate settings of different machines. But such tiny difference of size won't affect a lot. Squenz Posts: 141 Joined: Fri Dec 01, 2017 11:18 pm Location: Stuttgart/Germany Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Squenz » Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:48 am Probably it's an comma versus dot error. German language and regional typeset numbers use the comma to define the decimal point in a number, US uses the dot. In US is the comma used to define three digit places before the decimal, in german typeset it's the dot for those things.I see a lot of places inside Ideamaker where comma typed in coming from my keyboard works, but not everywhere. In other words, you actually have to watch what happens when you're trying to type a decimal number. Now, if similiar behavior is inside the import algorythm, it could easily multiply size by 10^x, where x depends on the acual count of digits after the comma or dot (=the decimal point) inside the STL-file. vernie Posts: 4 Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:11 pm Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby vernie » Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:22 am Ok, assuming we do not have any issues with the numbers on screen and that all different software claimed to have the 100% scale presented on the same model while keeping the same printer settings, the question now is why the print from ideamaker is bigger in Sudden structure change in XY direction.When this feature is disabled, ideaMaker will keep the original model structure. But sometimes, it may cause gaps between some layers, resulting in a drop in extrusion lines.ideaMaker Library1. There is an added function called “Share to ideaMaker Library ”.Users can share a template from ideaMaker to ideaMaker Library with one click. For how to share a template from ideaMaker to ideaMaker Library, please refer to the Manual-How to share templates to ideaMaker Library. You can find it in Raise3D Academy: 11: Share to ideaMaker Library.2. Once you log in to your ideaMaker account, ideaMaker Library will automatically login your account when you open ideaMaker Library. You don’t have to manually re-enter your account information when you open ideaMaker Library.OctoPrint1. OctoPrint has been added as an uploading option. You can upload the sliced file to OctoPrint. For how to use OctoPrint in ideaMaker, please refer to the Manual-How to configure OctoPrint in ideaMaker. You can find it in Raise3D Academy: 12: Upload to OctoPrint.2. Files recently uploaded to OctoPrint will be listed in the Uploading Queue. Users also can visit OctoPrint from Uploading Queue.Figure 13: OctoPrint Uploading Queue.3. Users can set ”Upload to OctoPrint ” as the default action of “GCode Export ” in the Printer Settings interface.Figure 14: Set “Upload to OctoPrint” as the default action.Main Screen1. Moved the “Preferences “ setting to the ideaMaker menu for macOS.2. Unified the language selected during the installation and the language displayed on the main interface of ideaMaker.3. There is an added function called “Array ”.Users can arrange the selected model and the duplicated models into a specified array.Figure 15: Array.Figure 16: Arrange the duplicated models into a specified array.4. There are added options in the right-click menu when no model is selected in the main interface. Some examples include “Add Standard Primitives ”, “Arrange All Models ”, “Transform ”, “Free Cut ” and more.Figure 17: The right-click menu.5. There is an added “Raft Extruder ” option in the “Add Raft ” prompt interface.This option will not modify the “Raft ” setting in the slicing template but only affect the slicing result once.Figure 18: Raft Extruder.6. There is an added “Keep Relative Position ” option among models during duplication.Figure 19: Keep Relative Position.7. There is an added “Model Spacing when arranging or positioning models ” option in the “File “ tab under the “Preferences “ interface. It automatically adjusts the spacing between models when placing models.Figure 20: Model Spacing when arranging or positioning models.8. There is an added function called “Ignore Dependency “ in the “Compare Templates “ interface. When this function is enabled, all slice options with different values will be displayed, regardless of the dependencyHow to Apply ideaMaker Library Textures in ideaMaker
Shaddow501 Posts: 1 Joined: Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:21 pm Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling HelloI am using the IdeaMaker software to slice the models, it happen that when I import STL model I get this popup:Model size exceeds the maximum printer build plate... But it is wrong!! (it gives me a model size that is XXXXX times bigger than the actual model, so big that I cannot see it anymore) If I open the same STL file in CURA or Slic3r the model size is correct.The version of IdeaMaker I use now is the latest beta 3.0.4 but it also happened on the latest non beta version.What is causing the problem?I have added the STL file so you can check.It also happen with other STL files, the file I have uploaded it is just an example. Attachments BOTTOM_PLATE.STL (562.39 KiB) Downloaded 361 times John@Raise3D Posts: 482 Joined: Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:42 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby John@Raise3D » Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:51 pm Thanks for your feedback and I have seen the same problem here as well. Our software team will look into this to find out why.In the meantime, you can use the 'scale' button in the toolbar to manually type in the correct dimension. Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:24 am Tried with Cura, it shows the the same as it is in ideaMaker. 1.png (1015 Bytes) Viewed 9591 times 2.png (8.84 KiB) Viewed 9591 times With Slic3r, it also ask too large whether you want to scale. vernie Posts: 4 Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:11 pm Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby vernie » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:31 pm I noticed the same situation on my first test print using ideamaker. At first I wonder why it took more time to print the same model but I did not bother checking on the numbers. I did not notice right away the difference other than the one printed using ideamaker looks nice until I put the printed models side by side to check on details. The one done by ideamaker is bigger printed size than the one done by cura. The tiny difference in numbers is a huge size difference in actual print output. This is my first time using ideamaker.. 3. Click Import to ideaMaker on the texture page to import the template into ideaMaker with one click. An Easy to Apply and Adapt the Texture . 1. Keep your ideaMaker open and import the model. 2. Find the desired texture pattern in ideaMaker Library Textures and click the Import to ideaMaker button on that page. 3.ideaMaker 3.6.1 Download - FileHorse
Timon Posts: 28 Joined: Fri May 25, 2018 4:29 am Assambly in IdeaMaker Hello everybody,I am new to the world of Raise3D printers and the IdeaMaker software. Therefore I read though the IdeaMaker user manual, and though I would have found the answer to my question in the section "multiple extruders". What I want to do, is have a part printed with two different materials. As far as I understood the section in the user manual on page 46 and 47 (see quoted below + screen shots), I need to have two different part files and insert them into the IdeaMaker as .stl files. So far so good. Now the user manual says to assemble the different models. How do I do this? I could not find tools to help me assemble any parts in the IdeaMaker, and the user manual does not mention any either. It just shows a picture of how this is done (dragon + stone).I would appreciate any help and hints.Thank you,TimonSection of the user manual:"If you want to print a multiple-filament model, you need to set the extruders print different part of the model, and then assembling the model." Attachments Using_ideaMaker_2.1.2.3160 (dragged) 2.pdf (212.18 KiB) Downloaded 581 times Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Mon May 28, 2018 7:06 am There has a button called "Align Together" under Move. Which can align mul-prints, as long as they have the same origin point. Attachments DrewPetitclerc Posts: 45 Joined: Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:05 pm Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby DrewPetitclerc » Wed May 30, 2018 6:06 pm A quick tip.In whatever CAD system you use to create your parts and assembly, usually individual parts will have their own unique zero origin location and this can lead to them not aligning the way you expect in IdeaMaker.if you can in your preferred CAD system having the assembly open and suppressing all other parts but one, then saving that out as an STL file it will have the assembly zero origin, then suppress that part and un-suppress a different part and saving again as a different STL that part will have the assembly zero origin.....repeat for all parts in assembly, then all your STL files will have the common assembly origin and will align in IdeaMaker as needed. Timon Posts: 28 Joined: Fri May 25, 2018 4:29 am Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby Timon » Wed May 30, 2018 11:55 pm DrewPetitclerc you are awesome! This is a wonderful piece of information. I tried it and it seems to work beautifully.Thank you. DrewPetitclerc Posts: 45 Joined: Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:05 pm Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby DrewPetitclerc » Thu May 31, 2018 6:12 pm Timon wrote:DrewPetitclerc you are awesome! This is a wonderful piece of information. I tried it and it seems to work beautifully.Thank you.You are very welcome, I'm always willing to help with CAD issues. FOGD.NO Release notesNew requested features and debugging based on user feedback.Download ideaMaker 4.0.0 BetaLight Theme/Dark Theme1. Added Light Theme.Users can select a Light Theme or Dark Theme in the startup interface after installation is complete. Users can also change the color theme under “ Preferences > Interface > Color Theme ”.Figure 1: Select the color theme in the startup interface.Figure 2: Preferences interface.Figure 3: Dark Theme.Figure 4: Light Theme.Slice Settings1. There is an added function called “Don’t Support at overlap with parent model “ so that the region where the Modifier overlaps the parent model will not generate support.Figure 5: Don’t Support at overlap with parent model.2. There is an added function called “Remove the overlap regions ” so that the region where the Modifier overlaps the parent model will be automatically deleted when slicing.Figure 6: Remove the overlap regions.Figure 7: The overlapped region is removed.3. There is an added function called “Keep the overlap regions only “ to automatically delete the non-overlapping region between the Modifier and the parent model when slicing. This results in only keeping the model in the overlapping region.Figure 8: Keep the overlap regions only.Figure 9: Keep the overlap regions only.4. There is an added function called “Minimal Part Size “.ideaMaker will automatically detect the small structure in the model. If it is smaller than the set value, the region will automatically be deleted during the slicing process. However, if it is greater than the set value, it will be sliced normally.Note:a. The minimum part size of the model is calculated as a percentage of the extrusion width. If the extrusion width is 0.4mm and the “Minimum Part Size “ is set to 100%, The minimum allowable area of the model will be (100%*0.4) * (100%*0.4) = 0.16 mm2.b. This function is suitable for small structures. An example of a small structure is the tip part of the model.Figure 10: The “Minimum Part Size” is set to 100% (left) and 30% (right) respectively.5. There is an added function called “Dense Support Infill Flowrate ”.When this feature is enabled, the flowrate for Dense Support can be modified individually. When the feature is disabled, the flowrate for Dense Support will use the value of the “Support Flowrate ”.6. There is an added function called “ Skirt/Brim Minimal Length ”.When the length of the Skirt or Brim is lower than the set value, ideaMaker will add more loop(s) until the total length is larger than the set value.7. There is an added function called “Spiral Vase Mode Path Interpolation ”.When Spiral Vase Mode is enabled ideaMaker will add an interpolation between the layers to uniformly transition to the next layer whenever layers have a large gap due to theideaMaker 4.3.3 Download - FileHorse
Stl example, one sliced by Cura and another by ideamaker. I was thinking also of doing a 20mm calibration cube print but knowing a visually obvious difference (plus the difference was confirmed by actual measurement) of the output I did not bother wasting plastic. I am using Anycubic i3 Mega Ultrabase printer. I can't do the 20mm cube this time, the printer is in use for several hours printing. vernie Posts: 4 Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:11 pm Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby vernie » Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:24 pm Kindly check on the attached image. I tried to replicate all settings for both software even the infill pattern which is Cubic and 20% infill, all at 0.1 layer height. Both may have a different algorithm to implement things but looking at the numbers, I am not going to print this for it is very clear already which one uses more plastic. Look at the estimated time, way far from each other. Though Cura have 199 layers and Ideamaker have 198, still Ideamaker is way far out in terms of volume of plastic used. That's 4.6g on Ideamaker against 3g on Cura. The estimated time on Cura is 37minutes while on Ideamaker, it is 1hour 5minutes 7seconds. From experience, Cura usually will print 4 minutes longer on my setup than its estimated time. Ideamaker however printed a little lesser amount of time than its estimated time but it never came close to that of Cura. I am not going to waste prints on this, the numbers are there. The previous prints does the same thing, bigger output on Ideamaker - for that reason I searched for similar issue hoping it was already solved and found this forum. Return to “Software” Who is online Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guestsideaMaker 4.3.2 Download - FileHorse
Physical size than the one from Cura? The output from Cura is of correct size or calibrated for they do match with the physical measurement after printing. I am looking into ideamaker for others reported having good prints with it and I like the feature that I can manually add individual support which I do not find in Cura. Recently I also noticed that there is a possibility I can save on plastic with ideamaker than with Cura when having support (Cura support uses more plastic by default) but with the current issue of not producing the correct size - I cannot use the software at all for the output is way off the actual dimension. I now checked on Cura output which I got 26.7mm on physical measurement while in ideamaker it is 27.2mm. Even I got longer print time, it is okay since I am testing but the cause of the longer print time is greatly because of printing a larger size and not because of some settings and algorithm. The final output size will be the deciding factor if the part is useable or not. If we print a 20mm cube, it should come out as 20mm cube and not 20.5mm. This 0.5mm difference is huge in 3D printing parts that should fit together. This 0.5mm difference is on all axis on the final output and is visually bigger also the first time you see it compared side by side with the print done with Cura which I already verified to work well in printing the correct size. Maybe a difference of 0.001mm can be ok for some applications but a 0.5mm? Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:23 am The model you need to print to be 26.7mm is not the one you uploaded above right? The designed size of X or Y direction is 26.7mm in 3D modeling software? May I ask the STL to have a look?What type of printer you are currently using with ideaMaker? Is it possible to test with a 20mm calibration cube to confirm the result? vernie Posts: 4 Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:11 pm Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby vernie » Thu Feb 08, 2018 1:26 pm The measurement I took was from the printed model of the above. 3. Click Import to ideaMaker on the texture page to import the template into ideaMaker with one click. An Easy to Apply and Adapt the Texture . 1. Keep your ideaMaker open and import the model. 2. Find the desired texture pattern in ideaMaker Library Textures and click the Import to ideaMaker button on that page. 3. Download ideaMaker today at raise3d.com/ideamaker. 1. To begin using ideaMaker, first visit raise3d.com/ideaMaker to download the latest version. Run the installation and follow theEarthview 3. .1 (6 Downloads Available)
As you probably know, slicers are a critical step when 3D printing a part. As an intermediary between the 3D model and the 3D printer, slicers allow the machine to understand the information in the 3D model thanks to a G-Code. And depending on the manufacturer of 3D solutions, the solutions differ. Raise3D, one of the historical players in FFF additive manufacturing, offers the ideaMaker slicer. Optimized for all of the company’s 3D printers, it can also work with machines from other manufacturers. Indeed, the software is intended to be easy to use and within anyone’s abilities.Known for its speed and intuitive interface, ideaMaker is now compatible with most 3D printers using FDM technology. The software allows you to design parts with different surfaces and textures free of charge. Another advantage is a reasonable estimation of the printing time. Once the other parameters are configured, ideaMaker displays the time the printing will last and the quantity of material used. All these options make ideaMaker one of the most popular slicers for FDM/FFF users.The Slicer’s Various FeaturesWhile the support structures are generated automatically, Raise3D explains that users of the software can modify, add, or remove these same support structures with just two clicks. In addition, because of the various print profiles already built into ideaMaker, users can start the manufacturing process quickly. These profiles (high quality, standard, speed) can easily be duplicated and modified by users according to dozens of different parameters.Raise3D also specifies that ideaMaker integrates algorithms to facilitate the calculation of the best cutting parameters. This optimization, which can be activated with a single click, is logically intended to simplify the printing process and avoid users needing to inspect and choose the various parameters manually. The software also offers the possibility of separating an STL file into several parts and printing only a part of it. Another essential feature is model repair. Raise3D’s solution can detect if the file to be printed has a problem, such as a hole, and repair it automatically. Finally, like more and more 3D software, ideaMaker can network multiple 3D printers via WiFi. In this way, it is possible to monitor several printing processes simultaneously.The ideaMaker LibraryTo make the printing process as easy as possible, Raise3D has also developed the ideaMaker Library. Here, users of the technology can share and download numerous slicing files ideally suited for different materials and 3D printers. While many of the slicing templates are designed for Raise3D solutions, many other files are compatible with all types of FDM machines. This is a way for the company to encourage users of the technology to share their know-how and increase their productivity.The RaiseCloud EcosystemOne of Raise3D’s new products is its centralized 3D printing project manager, RaiseCloud. This platform is designed as a solution for both businesses and independent users, offering the ability to manage an unlimited number of users, 3D printers and print jobs. Users can easily control their workflow, monitor data and adjust settings remotely with just a few clicks.Comments
Screenshot attached, both shows a 100% scale from imported stl file but the numbers on x, y and z shows the size differently. I did not do any scaling after import on both ideamaker and cura. It's funny to see the same version number for both ideamaker and cura at this time, 3.1.0, both on linux. The stl file used for comparison is also attached. Attachments Bulbasaur.stl (1.28 MiB) Downloaded 320 times Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:30 am Checked the model with S3d, Slic3r, Makerbot Print and Meshmixer, all show the same dimension with ideaMaker. 1.png (3.07 KiB) Viewed 9492 times 3.png (6.96 KiB) Viewed 9492 times 2.png (1.71 KiB) Viewed 9492 times 4.png (2.36 KiB) Viewed 9492 times About printing time, there are lots of factors affecting this, printing speed of different structure, defined structures (Raft, Shell, Support, Layers), defined moving paths, accelerate settings of different machines. But such tiny difference of size won't affect a lot. Squenz Posts: 141 Joined: Fri Dec 01, 2017 11:18 pm Location: Stuttgart/Germany Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Squenz » Wed Feb 07, 2018 6:48 am Probably it's an comma versus dot error. German language and regional typeset numbers use the comma to define the decimal point in a number, US uses the dot. In US is the comma used to define three digit places before the decimal, in german typeset it's the dot for those things.I see a lot of places inside Ideamaker where comma typed in coming from my keyboard works, but not everywhere. In other words, you actually have to watch what happens when you're trying to type a decimal number. Now, if similiar behavior is inside the import algorythm, it could easily multiply size by 10^x, where x depends on the acual count of digits after the comma or dot (=the decimal point) inside the STL-file. vernie Posts: 4 Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:11 pm Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby vernie » Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:22 am Ok, assuming we do not have any issues with the numbers on screen and that all different software claimed to have the 100% scale presented on the same model while keeping the same printer settings, the question now is why the print from ideamaker is bigger in
2025-04-07Sudden structure change in XY direction.When this feature is disabled, ideaMaker will keep the original model structure. But sometimes, it may cause gaps between some layers, resulting in a drop in extrusion lines.ideaMaker Library1. There is an added function called “Share to ideaMaker Library ”.Users can share a template from ideaMaker to ideaMaker Library with one click. For how to share a template from ideaMaker to ideaMaker Library, please refer to the Manual-How to share templates to ideaMaker Library. You can find it in Raise3D Academy: 11: Share to ideaMaker Library.2. Once you log in to your ideaMaker account, ideaMaker Library will automatically login your account when you open ideaMaker Library. You don’t have to manually re-enter your account information when you open ideaMaker Library.OctoPrint1. OctoPrint has been added as an uploading option. You can upload the sliced file to OctoPrint. For how to use OctoPrint in ideaMaker, please refer to the Manual-How to configure OctoPrint in ideaMaker. You can find it in Raise3D Academy: 12: Upload to OctoPrint.2. Files recently uploaded to OctoPrint will be listed in the Uploading Queue. Users also can visit OctoPrint from Uploading Queue.Figure 13: OctoPrint Uploading Queue.3. Users can set ”Upload to OctoPrint ” as the default action of “GCode Export ” in the Printer Settings interface.Figure 14: Set “Upload to OctoPrint” as the default action.Main Screen1. Moved the “Preferences “ setting to the ideaMaker menu for macOS.2. Unified the language selected during the installation and the language displayed on the main interface of ideaMaker.3. There is an added function called “Array ”.Users can arrange the selected model and the duplicated models into a specified array.Figure 15: Array.Figure 16: Arrange the duplicated models into a specified array.4. There are added options in the right-click menu when no model is selected in the main interface. Some examples include “Add Standard Primitives ”, “Arrange All Models ”, “Transform ”, “Free Cut ” and more.Figure 17: The right-click menu.5. There is an added “Raft Extruder ” option in the “Add Raft ” prompt interface.This option will not modify the “Raft ” setting in the slicing template but only affect the slicing result once.Figure 18: Raft Extruder.6. There is an added “Keep Relative Position ” option among models during duplication.Figure 19: Keep Relative Position.7. There is an added “Model Spacing when arranging or positioning models ” option in the “File “ tab under the “Preferences “ interface. It automatically adjusts the spacing between models when placing models.Figure 20: Model Spacing when arranging or positioning models.8. There is an added function called “Ignore Dependency “ in the “Compare Templates “ interface. When this function is enabled, all slice options with different values will be displayed, regardless of the dependency
2025-04-21Shaddow501 Posts: 1 Joined: Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:21 pm Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling HelloI am using the IdeaMaker software to slice the models, it happen that when I import STL model I get this popup:Model size exceeds the maximum printer build plate... But it is wrong!! (it gives me a model size that is XXXXX times bigger than the actual model, so big that I cannot see it anymore) If I open the same STL file in CURA or Slic3r the model size is correct.The version of IdeaMaker I use now is the latest beta 3.0.4 but it also happened on the latest non beta version.What is causing the problem?I have added the STL file so you can check.It also happen with other STL files, the file I have uploaded it is just an example. Attachments BOTTOM_PLATE.STL (562.39 KiB) Downloaded 361 times John@Raise3D Posts: 482 Joined: Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:42 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby John@Raise3D » Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:51 pm Thanks for your feedback and I have seen the same problem here as well. Our software team will look into this to find out why.In the meantime, you can use the 'scale' button in the toolbar to manually type in the correct dimension. Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:24 am Tried with Cura, it shows the the same as it is in ideaMaker. 1.png (1015 Bytes) Viewed 9591 times 2.png (8.84 KiB) Viewed 9591 times With Slic3r, it also ask too large whether you want to scale. vernie Posts: 4 Joined: Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:11 pm Re: Ideamaker wrong import STL scaling Postby vernie » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:31 pm I noticed the same situation on my first test print using ideamaker. At first I wonder why it took more time to print the same model but I did not bother checking on the numbers. I did not notice right away the difference other than the one printed using ideamaker looks nice until I put the printed models side by side to check on details. The one done by ideamaker is bigger printed size than the one done by cura. The tiny difference in numbers is a huge size difference in actual print output. This is my first time using ideamaker.
2025-04-19Timon Posts: 28 Joined: Fri May 25, 2018 4:29 am Assambly in IdeaMaker Hello everybody,I am new to the world of Raise3D printers and the IdeaMaker software. Therefore I read though the IdeaMaker user manual, and though I would have found the answer to my question in the section "multiple extruders". What I want to do, is have a part printed with two different materials. As far as I understood the section in the user manual on page 46 and 47 (see quoted below + screen shots), I need to have two different part files and insert them into the IdeaMaker as .stl files. So far so good. Now the user manual says to assemble the different models. How do I do this? I could not find tools to help me assemble any parts in the IdeaMaker, and the user manual does not mention any either. It just shows a picture of how this is done (dragon + stone).I would appreciate any help and hints.Thank you,TimonSection of the user manual:"If you want to print a multiple-filament model, you need to set the extruders print different part of the model, and then assembling the model." Attachments Using_ideaMaker_2.1.2.3160 (dragged) 2.pdf (212.18 KiB) Downloaded 581 times Vicky@Raise3D Posts: 8744 Joined: Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:54 am Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby Vicky@Raise3D » Mon May 28, 2018 7:06 am There has a button called "Align Together" under Move. Which can align mul-prints, as long as they have the same origin point. Attachments DrewPetitclerc Posts: 45 Joined: Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:05 pm Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby DrewPetitclerc » Wed May 30, 2018 6:06 pm A quick tip.In whatever CAD system you use to create your parts and assembly, usually individual parts will have their own unique zero origin location and this can lead to them not aligning the way you expect in IdeaMaker.if you can in your preferred CAD system having the assembly open and suppressing all other parts but one, then saving that out as an STL file it will have the assembly zero origin, then suppress that part and un-suppress a different part and saving again as a different STL that part will have the assembly zero origin.....repeat for all parts in assembly, then all your STL files will have the common assembly origin and will align in IdeaMaker as needed. Timon Posts: 28 Joined: Fri May 25, 2018 4:29 am Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby Timon » Wed May 30, 2018 11:55 pm DrewPetitclerc you are awesome! This is a wonderful piece of information. I tried it and it seems to work beautifully.Thank you. DrewPetitclerc Posts: 45 Joined: Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:05 pm Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Re: Assambly in IdeaMaker Postby DrewPetitclerc » Thu May 31, 2018 6:12 pm Timon wrote:DrewPetitclerc you are awesome! This is a wonderful piece of information. I tried it and it seems to work beautifully.Thank you.You are very welcome, I'm always willing to help with CAD issues. FOGD.NO
2025-04-11Release notesNew requested features and debugging based on user feedback.Download ideaMaker 4.0.0 BetaLight Theme/Dark Theme1. Added Light Theme.Users can select a Light Theme or Dark Theme in the startup interface after installation is complete. Users can also change the color theme under “ Preferences > Interface > Color Theme ”.Figure 1: Select the color theme in the startup interface.Figure 2: Preferences interface.Figure 3: Dark Theme.Figure 4: Light Theme.Slice Settings1. There is an added function called “Don’t Support at overlap with parent model “ so that the region where the Modifier overlaps the parent model will not generate support.Figure 5: Don’t Support at overlap with parent model.2. There is an added function called “Remove the overlap regions ” so that the region where the Modifier overlaps the parent model will be automatically deleted when slicing.Figure 6: Remove the overlap regions.Figure 7: The overlapped region is removed.3. There is an added function called “Keep the overlap regions only “ to automatically delete the non-overlapping region between the Modifier and the parent model when slicing. This results in only keeping the model in the overlapping region.Figure 8: Keep the overlap regions only.Figure 9: Keep the overlap regions only.4. There is an added function called “Minimal Part Size “.ideaMaker will automatically detect the small structure in the model. If it is smaller than the set value, the region will automatically be deleted during the slicing process. However, if it is greater than the set value, it will be sliced normally.Note:a. The minimum part size of the model is calculated as a percentage of the extrusion width. If the extrusion width is 0.4mm and the “Minimum Part Size “ is set to 100%, The minimum allowable area of the model will be (100%*0.4) * (100%*0.4) = 0.16 mm2.b. This function is suitable for small structures. An example of a small structure is the tip part of the model.Figure 10: The “Minimum Part Size” is set to 100% (left) and 30% (right) respectively.5. There is an added function called “Dense Support Infill Flowrate ”.When this feature is enabled, the flowrate for Dense Support can be modified individually. When the feature is disabled, the flowrate for Dense Support will use the value of the “Support Flowrate ”.6. There is an added function called “ Skirt/Brim Minimal Length ”.When the length of the Skirt or Brim is lower than the set value, ideaMaker will add more loop(s) until the total length is larger than the set value.7. There is an added function called “Spiral Vase Mode Path Interpolation ”.When Spiral Vase Mode is enabled ideaMaker will add an interpolation between the layers to uniformly transition to the next layer whenever layers have a large gap due to the
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