{"id":3610,"date":"2021-06-15T20:29:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T20:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/learn\/?p=3610"},"modified":"2021-09-21T13:24:48","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T13:24:48","slug":"slicing-a-model-file-with-cura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/learn\/3d-printing\/slicing-a-model-file-with-cura.html","title":{"rendered":"Slicing A Model File With Cura"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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General Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cura and other slicing programs transform a CAD model (STL, OBJ, 3MF) into a set of machine instructions that tell your printer how to create your model. There are hundreds of settings that you can control within Cura. Everything from layer height, speed, fan settings, acceleration, jerk etc. Cura comes with pre-made profiles for ease of use and to ensure quality, and it is highly recommended starting with these for all of your prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this support article, we will cover everything you need to know in order to get a print up and running using Ultimakers Cura Software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Download and Install<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cura is available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux operating systems. Ultimaker updates Cura on a regular basis, so be sure to check back for the latest free updates. You can find the most recent version\u00a0available for download here.<\/a>\u00a0After installing the program appropriate for your Operating System, launch the program to prepare your file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Machine Addition and Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After launching the program, you will be prompted to select a machine. In this walkthrough, we will be using the Ultimaker S5. If you are using another Ultimaker product, please ensure to select that machine that corresponds with your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you ever need to add a new machine for slicing, you can gain access to this same menu by going to the top menu of Cura and going to\u00a0settings\u00a0>\u00a0printer\u00a0>\u00a0add printer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Print Core and Filament Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Print cores are compatible with specific material combinations, and it is important to have these properly selected each time you slice a model file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the main Cura prepare screen, you will see which current materials and print cores you have selected. Clicking the drop-down arrow on the right hand side will allow you to change the cores as desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have an incompatible material with your print core, a red box will appear and prevent you from slicing your file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Loading Model and Print Orientation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can load your print model in one of three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n