3D printer: print SketchUp models - how it works

With SketchUp you can also print the models with a 3D printer. You can find all the information in this practical tip.

SketchUp: How to print the models on a 3D printer

1. When you open the software, you must first determine which template you want to create. Here you can choose a small or large object and specify the details exactly.
2. You can then add other geometric shapes to the drawing by simply dragging and dropping.
3. However, make sure to use the correct dimensions. You enter this in the window under "Dimensions".
4. Always look at your model from all sides so that no mistakes are made here.
5. If you want to add color to the model, double-click on it and then click on the paint bucket.
6. When you are done, you can check the file with the free program Netfabb Basic before sending it to the printer.
7. However, you still have to make changes in Google SketchUp, since the free tool Netfabb Basic comes without such functions.

In the next practical tip we will tell you where you can download templates for SketchUp.