Can someone point me to a group/ resource for using SU for 3D printing? (Would like to stay with SU instead of Fusion 360, but Fusion seem to have better native tools for this). TIA

If you search the forum for “3d printing” or similar you will find lots of topics. Here is a recent one: [image] How well does Sketchup work for 3d printing? 3D Printing Hi guys, I want to get into 3d modelling, and I have access to a 3d printer. I don’t want to forkout a…

Plenty of SU users creating models for 3D printing. As TDahl has posted there’s a sub category just for 3D printing. Have questions ask away, plenty of help to be had. You can also visit the sketchUcation forum. Lots of help there as well. https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=388

I’m printing an entire chair, piece by piece, using SketchUp Make 2017.All you need is the export .STL plug-in and to make sure your model is “water-tight” Check out this video and let me know if you want to chat: [Componentized 3D Printed Chair]

[image] Synthitect: I’m printing an entire chair, piece by piece, using SketchUp Make 2017 Cool, this looks like a pretty extensive hobby you have. :wink:

Extensive and expensive! Which is why it’s been a +2 year endeavor :sweat_smile:

Really great video thanks! Looks like he used SoapSkin plugin with SU…

You’re right! I used the Soap Skin & Bubble Plug-in. It’s one of the few, and favorites I keep loaded at all times. You’ll also need the STL exporter since most 3D printers operate using that file type: https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/412723d4-1f7a-4a5f-b866-281a3e223337/sketch-up-stl

Modeling for 3D printing in SU?

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robertjuch September 16, 2022, 3:29pm 16

In my opinion best thread about SketchUp and 3d printing is here:

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