Fasteners 3dPrintSettings


Fasteners 3dPrintSettings

Menu location
Fasteners → 3D Print Settings
Workbenches
Fasteners
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Fasteners 3dPrintSettings command can be used to change the 3D print settings. These settings are there to compensate for shrinkage and other issues that may affect 3D printed fasteners.

The settings can also be found in the preferences: in the menu select Edit → Preferences and then Fasteners.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the 3D Print Settings button.
    • Select the Fasteners → 3D Print Settings option from the menu.
  2. The 3D print settings task panel open.
  3. Optionally change the Thread generation to 3D printer compatible.
  4. Optionally change the Screw Scaling.
  5. Optionally change the Nut Scaling.
  6. Optionally press the Save and Update button to save the settings and update the threaded fasteners in the current document.
  7. Press the OK button to save the settings and close the task panel.