Using Xara for 3D printing

[Mike Bailey]

I just got my first 3D printer a few days ago, this was a test print I thought I would share with the Forum, the drawing is from the Xara content catalog (I take no credit for creating it), I exported the file in a format that could be read by my 3D modeling software. I worked on the drawing to give it some dimension along the Z axis and saved it as an STL file. Sliced and diced it for the printer resulting in a piece of plastic that looks pretty nice. Final thoughts: I can use Xara to draw shapes and turn them into real objects. Cool to the max.

[Acorn]

I need three of these for my electric razor!

Acorn

[Egg Bramhill]

Nice result Mike.

I exported the file in a format that could be read by my 3D modeling software.

Which format was that if you don't mind me asking?

[Scotty]

Nice work
What 3D printer brand did you get?Thinking of getting one (if priced reasonable).
Jim

[Mike Bailey]

@Acorn, oh no, you might have a terrible accident.

@ Egg, .AI

@Scotty, Flashforge - Creator Pro

3D printers have dropped in price thanks to China.

[Egg Bramhill]

Thanks Mike