Simplify3D User Forum

Hi all,

really like the new 'dual extruder' feature in version 3.0.
But: when importing STL's, S3D seems to 'forget' their position.

Try to explain: when designing, I have separate parts that should be printed using separate extruders. These parts are located in a specific way to each other. Exporting them to STL and then importing them into (sorry for cursing) MakerBot Desktop -> result is parts (STLs) are positioned correctly (for example not put on platform automatically).

But: when importing the same parts (STLs) in S3D -> position is NOT correct. All parts are placed on the platform. Which makes printing them a no-brainer, because they should/must be stuck to each other.

A crucial feature for dual extrusion printing..

Please help!

Regards Barry

It took me a while to learn the SHIFT KEY trick with dual extrusion prints.

When you import the parts, they will be separated. But if you hold down the SHIFT KEY and click "Center and Arrange", those parts line up perfectly! Is that what you were describing?

Hello there,

thanks for the info. Its close but not exact. The thing is, with your solution ALL the objects go to the centre. Thats not what I like, because i have multiple objects that belong together. See picture below.

regards Barry

Just select the model you want to align together and then go to Edit --> Align Selected Model Origins

thanks, thats the trick!

This video also explains exactly how to use the new alignment feature in version 3.0, which will solve this problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1V-5aA03dQ