By May 02, 2019

Print Settings (Silhouette 3D™)

In this tutorial for Silhouette 3D™, we’ll go over Slicing and Print Settings. Once you have your design created in the workspace and are ready to print it as a 3D object, Save it, and then go to the 3D Print tab in the upper right area of your screen. You’ll notice a “Slicing” Progress bar […]

By Feb 08, 2019

How to Use 2D Content from your Silhouette Library (Silhouette 3D™)

When you open Silhouette 3D™, you’ll see a workspace with a virtual build area, ready to hold designs for 3D printing. This can be text, preset 3D shapes, or designs from your Silhouette Library. You can even open designs from third-party sources that are in a compatible file format, such as .STL or .OBJ files. […]

By Nov 16, 2018

Snapkits (Silhouette 3D™)

Snapkits in Silhouette 3D™ allow you to build custom objects with predesigned pieces. These special 3D printing files let you customize your piece by mixing and matching different design elements. You’ll find some Snapkits among the Free with Machine folder for designs that come preloaded with your Alta 3D printer. You can purchase additional Snapkits from the […]

By Jul 20, 2018

Silhouette 3D® Software Update

Silhouette 3D® version 1.0.169 is now available for open beta testing, and it comes with a whole load of exciting updates! You can find a full list of updates here, but for now, I’m just going to focus on my top 3 favorite things. Lock Aspect Ratio Working closely with our Beta testers has given […]

By Jul 01, 2018

Stretch Tool – S3D v1.2

Mini garden rake #268232 The Stretch tool is a new feature introduced in Silhouette 3D v 1.2 that lets you split an object, then stretch it from that split point. Click on the Stretch tool, then click and drag just like you would with the Knife tool, to create a split in the model. Once […]

By Jul 01, 2018

Sculpt Tool – S3D v1.2

New in Silhouette 3D v 1.2 is the Sculpt tool. You can use this tool to push and pull objects into new and unique shapes. You’ll find the Sculpt tool at the bottom of your tools here on the left. Simply click and drag across the surface of an object on your 3D document to […]

By Jul 01, 2018

Lithophanes – S3D 1.2

New in Silhouette 3D v 1.2 is the ability to create lithophanes. A lithophane is a 3D printed model from a 2-dimensional image. The image appears clearly when backlit. Silhouette 3D makes this process very simple, and it’s available to all users beginning in v 1.2. Simply click the open icon and navigate to a […]

By Jul 01, 2018

Knife Tool – S3D 1.2

[SDS Designs: Pineapple pendant #269348; Palm tree pendant #269347; Tropical leaf pendant #269301] The Knife tool is a new feature available in Silhouette 3D version 1.2 and higher. Choosing the Knife tool will open a tool tip, but I’ll also explain it here. If you have several items open on your page, the knife will […]

By Jul 01, 2018

Alignment Tool – S3D 1.2

[Design used = Floral Monogram K #188866] The Alignment Tool is a handy new feature for all users in Silhouette 3D v 1.2. Let me show you how it works with this design I’ve already opened and prepared with the elements adjusted to different heights. I’ll move these roses closer together, then select them all […]

By Jul 01, 2018

3D Alta Print Settings and Multi-Alta Support– S3D v1.2 free

Designs: Otti Cutipet Silhouette 3D v 1.2 has added more choices and customization in your 3D Print Settings, along with multi-Alta support. This is available to all users beginning in v 1.2. Let’s go into the 3D Print Settings navigation tab. Now you have the ability to print to multiple Alta 3D printers. If you […]