While ReplicatorG’s main purpose is to convert your model into a form your Creator
understands, you can also use it to make basic changes to your models so they print
better.
First, make sure that your model is oriented correctly. Go into Rotate mode by
pressing the ‘rotate’ button at the lower right hand side of ReplicatorG. You can make
adjustments in any mode by clicking and holding the model and then moving the
mouse, but it can be easier to just use the buttons. Rotate mode's buttons will rotate
your model by 90 degrees in x, y, or z. Use them to make sure that the model’s
flattest side is on the bottom and also to avoid overhangs.
Next, make sure the model is resting on the surface of the platform, not suspended
in air or below the platform. Go ahead and click the “move” button, followed by “put
on platform.” You can also use this opportunity to center your object, by pressing
the button labeled “center.”
Once your model is in the right position, you might want to make it larger or
smaller. To do that, click the ‘scale’ button. If you know exactly how you want to
change the size, put the multiplier in the box and click “scale.” 0.5 will halve the size
of the model, and 2.0 will double it.
Slicing
Once your model is in position and ready to go, you’ll need to slice it.
Slicing is the process of breaking down your design into a set of movements for your
Creator to make. These instructions are called GCode, and they tell the Creator
exactly where to move the extruder in order to build your item up layer by
layer. ReplicatorG’s main job is to take your 3D models and turn them into this set of
step-by-step instructions. To get started, click the “Generate GCode” button.
Before you generate GCode, make sure your GCode generator -- found in the GCode
menu -- is set to the most recent version.
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