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Open "3D Builder or download it for free from the Microsoft Store. STL file for printing as one job (see below). Also if you have a few small pieces you can lay them out in a single. Most of our 3D printers will accept files about 150mm wide, 150mm long, and 140mm tall so larger objects may need to be shrunk down to print successfully.
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If you're using a Windows PC then Microsoft has a free 3D shape editor app that lets you resize, rotate, or lay out multiple objects into an.