Printing models bigger than the print bed

[jonecool]

Hi,

I'm new to 3D printing. I'm wanting to print some objects which are larger than 200mmx150mm (Qidi Tech Printer, dual extruder). The features of Simplify3D aren't real clear on this. If I import an object that is larger than my print area, can this software break it into 3-4 sub objects that will fit and print? I appreciate any responses on this, it's the only question I have so far for keeping me from buying what appears to be a great software package.

TIA!

[brian442]

They let you use the print bed to split large models, and they have options to start or stop printing at a specific location, so I have done this a few time for tall object. For example, I was printing a tall rocket ship, and I used these options to print it in 3 sections, since it was almost 600mm tall!

So there's definitely ways to do it for tall prints and things like that.

[kabali16]

Hi,

I'm new to 3D printing. I'm wanting to print some objects which are larger than 200mmx150mm (Qidi Tech Printer, dual extruder). The features of Simplify3D aren't real clear on this. If I import an object that is larger than my print area, can this software break it into 3-4 sub objects that will fit and print? I appreciate any responses on this, it's the only question I have so far for keeping me from buying what appears to be a great software package.

TIA!

Check this video from a "That 3DPRint guy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n1h3DmMbZc
Meshmixer makes it easy to split large models and then you can import it into S3d