1. 3DPrint Software User Guide
  2. Setup The Build
  3. Create Fixture
  4. Create a Fixture for a portion of a part

Create a Fixture for a portion of a part

  1. Select the part in 3DPrint. 3DPrint orients the part in the 3D View for building the Fixture.
  2. Select Tools > Create Fixture.
  3. In the 3D View, click on the wire frame in the top, left corner, press Shift and drag the box to an area of the part that you want to support.

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  • To Resize: Click on the box and drag the mouse to resize the box.
  • To Rotate: Click on the box, press Ctrl and drag the mouse to rotate the box.
  1. When you have positioned the box, click OK in the Create Fixture dialog. The Fixture is generated for the specified area.

The fixture is shown in white on the screen.

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