Stratasys F120 - Controller Software; Grabcad Print Software

Software Controller Software
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Software
Controller Software
Controller Software is installed during the manufacturing process, and can be updated as new
versions become available (see “Updating Controller Software” (page 146) for instructions).
Controller Software is the software used to control the printer.
GrabCAD Print Software
The printer builds parts by processing an original CAD or STL file into a Stratasys CMB file
which is then downloaded to the printer. GrabCAD Print is the software used to process files
and then transfer them to the printer to be built. As part of the initial installation and setup
process, you must download and install GrabCAD Print software. You must download this
software before you will be able to build a part on the printer. To download GrabCAD Print
navigate to
http://help.grabcad.com/article/197-sign-up-download-and-install and follow the on-
screen steps.
Jobs are sent to the printer in CMB format and placed into the Job Queue (see “Working with
the Queue Page” (page 45) for information on the Job Queue.) The header of the CMB file
contains the processed job’s basic information.
The GrabCAD Print Help documentation includes detailed information on how to connect to
yo
ur printer, process parts, edit the Job Queue, etc. The Help file can be accessed from either
the application’s Help Menu or directly from the GrabCAD website.