Software; Controller Software; Grabcad Print Software; Insight Software - Stratasys F170 User Manual

SOFTWARE

CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

Controller Software is installed during the manufacturing process, and can be updated as new versions become
available (see "Updating Controller Software" on page 158
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
follow the on-screen steps.
Jobs are sent to the printer in CMB format and placed into the Job Queue (see
on page 50 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 your 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.

INSIGHT SOFTWARE

Insight is a software application used for processing STL files. Insight provides the user with the ability to utilize
advanced features and manipulate numerous parameters within the file. For most applications, GrabCAD Print
software will provide sufficient capabilities. However, in some cases, the advanced capabilities of Insight may be
required.
When using Insight with the F123 Series, use the following process:
1. Open and process the STL file.
Note: Insight will only process STL files.
2. When completed, save the CMB file to a known location.
3. In GrabCAD Print, navigate to File > Import File and select the CMB file you wish to import.
4. Continue with normal work flow using GrabCAD Print.
for instructions). Controller Software is the software
http://help.grabcad.com/article/197-sign-up-download-and-install
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"Working with the Queue Page"
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