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Document Number 206465-0001
User Guide
to automatically correct some STL file errors. How the part is orientated can impact this automated
repair function.
Selecting model interior fill style:
This establishes the type of fill used for the interior areas of the part. There are three types of model interior
that you can choose from.
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Solid
- Used when a stronger, more durable part is desired. Build times will be longer and more mate-
rial will be used.
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Sparse High Density
- This is the default model interior style and is highly recommended. Build times
will be shorter, less material will be used and the possibility of part curl for geometries with large mass
will be greatly reduced.
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Sparse Low Density
- The interior will be “honeycombed” or “hatched”. This style allows for the short-
est build times and lowest material usage but will decrease the strength of the part.
Selecting support style:
Support material is used to support the model material during the build process. It is removed when the
part is complete. Support styles will affect the support strength and build time of the print. Basic support is
the default support setting.
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Basic
- May be used for most parts. Basic support uses a consistent spacing between support tool-
paths.
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Sparse
- Minimizes the amount of support material. Sparse support uses a much larger spacing
between toolpaths than basic supports.
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Minimal
- Used for small parts that have small features in need of supports. Minimal support is
designed to make support removal easier on the small parts. DO NOT use minimal supports on large
parts or parts with tall columns of support.
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Surround
- The entire model is surrounded by support material. Typically used for tall, thin models.
Adding your STL file to the pack:
The
Add to Pack
button is found on the General, Orientation and Pack tabs.
When you click on the
Add to Pack
button, CatalystEX will add the file that is currently in the preview
window (General tab or Orientation tab) to the pack preview window (Pack tab).
If the file in the preview window has not been processed for printing, processing will occur before the file is
added to the pack. Each additional click of the
Add to Pack
button will add another copy of the file to the
pack.
Printing your STL file:
The
button is found on the General, Orientation and Pack tabs.
CatalystEX will now process all parts in the pack and create a CMB file from which the printer will print the
parts.
