Microsoft Print 3D

Microsoft Print 3D

Microsoft Print 3D is a built-in application in Windows 10 that allows users to print 3D objects from 3D models. It provides basic 3D printing functionality for simple projects.
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Microsoft Print 3D

Microsoft Print 3D is a built-in application in Windows 10 that allows users to print 3D objects from 3D models. It provides basic 3D printing functionality for simple projects.

What is Microsoft Print 3D?

Microsoft Print 3D is an application included in Windows 10 that provides basic 3D printing capabilities. It allows users to print 3D objects from 3D models on Windows 10 devices. Some key features of Microsoft Print 3D include:

  • Supports common 3D file formats like 3MF, OBJ, and STL
  • Allows applying basic modifications like scaling and rotating before printing
  • Provides preview of the 3D model before printing
  • Includes pre-configured print profiles for common 3D printers
  • Has basic print settings like infill percentage, layer height, supports, and rafts
  • Can print directly to locally connected 3D printers or to online 3D print services

While more advanced users may want software with more customization options, Microsoft Print 3D is a simple way for Windows users to start experimenting with basic 3D printing without additional software. It works well for simple 3D printing projects using common design files and print settings.

Microsoft Print 3D Features

Features

  1. Allows printing 3D models to compatible 3D printers
  2. Supports common 3D model file formats like .stl, .3mf, .obj, .ply, etc.
  3. Provides basic editing tools like scaling, rotating, mirroring models before printing
  4. Has preset profiles for quick print settings for common materials and printer types
  5. Shows preview of model before printing
  6. Estimates print time and material usage

Pricing

  • Free

Pros

Free and built into Windows 10

Simple and easy to use interface

Supports most common 3D file types

Allows basic edits before printing

Cons

Limited editing and customization options

Fewer settings and controls compared to advanced 3D printing software

Only basic print profiles and settings

Lacks advanced features like supports, rafts, etc.


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