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What�is�123D®Make?�Make�is�a�tool�to�help�you�turn�digital�ideas�into�something�you�can�hold.�

123DMake�slices�and�converts�digital�3D�models�into�2D�patterns�that�you�can�cut�out�of�any�flat�material.�Make�also�creates�3D�instructions�that�you�can�interact�with,�to�help�you�build�your�model.�

Important�Terms�Slice:�The�cross�sections�you�get�by�cutting�straight�through�your�model�at�any�angle.�A�slice�can�contain�multiple�parts.�

Part:�The�individual�pieces�that�make�up�a�slice.�They�are�assembled�together�later.�

Cut�Sheets:�The�sheets�of�material�your�parts�are�cut�out�of�to�build�your�model.�

Navigation�Tumble�

Mouse�

RightͲclick�anywhere�around�your�model�and�drag�the�cursor�to�change�your�view.�

OnͲscreen�Navigation�Puck�

Press�the�space�bar�and�then�click�the�center�of�the�wheel�and�drag�the�cursor�in�any�direction�to�change�your�view.�

� �

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Panning�

Mouse�

Click�and�hold�the�scroll�wheel�and�drag�the�cursor�to�sweep�your�camera�view�in�any�direction.�

OnͲscreen�Navigation�Puck�

Press�the�space�bar,�then�click�the�left�side�of�the�wheel�and�drag�the�mouse�cursor�in�any�direction�to�pan�your�camera�view.�

Zooming�

Mouse�

Roll�the�scroll�wheel�up�and�down�on�your�mouse�to�zoom�in�and�out.��

OnͲscreen�Navigation�Puck�

Press�the�space�bar�and�then�click�the�right�side�of�the�wheel�and�drag�the�mouse�cursor�up�and�down.�

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Orthographic�View�

OnͲscreen�Navigation�Puck�

Press�the�space�bar�and�then�click�the�bottom�left�Ortho�icon�to�snap�your�camera�view�to�the�closest�flat�view�of�your�model.�

LookͲAt�

OnͲscreen�Navigation�Puck�

Press�the�space�bar�and�then�click�the�lookͲat�icon�to�center�and�frame�your�view�on�the�current�side.�

Home�

OnͲscreen�Navigation�Puck�

Press�the�space�bar�and�then�click�the�bottom�right�home�icon�to�center�and�frame�your�view�of�the�front�of�your�model.�

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Walkthrough��

Start�Shape�

Choose�from�one�of�the�included�3D�models�or�import�your�own.�You�can�use�any�model�of�file�types�STL�and�OBJ.��

If�your�model�comes�in�looking�misaligned,�go�to�the�Edit�Menu�and�click�Rotate�Model,�to�have�it�positioned�correctly.��

Construction�Technique�

Stacked�Slices�cross�sections�your�3D�model,�cutting�it�into�slices�you�can�glue�and�stack�on�top�of�one�another.�You�can�recreate�your�model�out�of�any�flat�material�you�can�cut.��

Interlocked�Slices�cuts�your�3D�model�into�two�stacks�of�slotted�slices.�You�lock�them�together�in�a�grid,�just�like�you�would�build�a�3d�puzzle.�This�uses�less�material�than�stacked�slices.�� �

Dimensions�

You�can�change�both�the�size�of�your�model�and�the�size�of�the�sheet�you’re�cutting�it�out�from.��

The�smaller�your�object�is�compared�to�your�sheet�size,�the�more�parts�you�can�fit�on�one�sheet.�

Under�Cut�Sheet�Layout�you�can�choose�from�a�number�of�standard�cardboard�sizes�to�cut�your�model�out�of.�This�automatically�updates�the�height,�width�and�thickness�of�your�sheet�size.�Only�enter�specific�widths�and�heights�for�your�sheet�if�you�plan�to�use�other�materials.��� �����When�printing�with�123Dapp.com�use�presets�P1,�P2,�or�P3.�

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Slice�Angle�

Click�and�drag�the�blue�handle�around�your�model�to�change�the�slice�angle.�

The�rings�around�your�model�are�guides�to�help�you�keep�track�of�your�angle�changes.��The�slice�angle�will�snap�every�90º�degrees�to�the�guidelines.�

Slice�Control�

In�Interlocked�Slices�mode�

Slice�control�lets�you�choose�how�many�horizontal�and�vertical�slices�to�make�your�model�out�of.�Increase�the�number�of�slices�to�give�more�definition�to�your�model.�Decrease�the�number�of�slices�to�use�less�material.�

Click�and�drag�any�slice�to�change�its�position�and�spacing�between�other�slices.�Click� ��(the�Distribute�button)�to�space�your�slices�evenly�after�you�move�any�individual�slices.�

Select�a�slice�and�click� �(the�Insert�button)�to�place�a�new�slice�beside�the�original.�It�will�follow�the�contours�of�the�model.�

Select�a�slice�and�click� �(the�Delete�button)�to�remove�the�slice�from�the�stack�instead.�

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Output�

123D�Make�does�not�print�directly�to�a�printer.��

Choose�a�file�type�from�the�dropdown�menu�to�save�to�your�hard�drive.�You�will�use�it�to�print�slices�that�you�assemble�as�your�3D�model.��

Cut�Width�(Kerf) �

Change�how�thick�the�actual�cuts�on�your�cut�sheet�are�by�changing�the�cut�width.�It�is�based�on�how�much�material�your�cutting�tool�(laser,�saw,�etc.)�removes.�This�affects�the�blue�outlines�in�your�cut�sheet.�Printers�refer�to�this�as�Kerf.��

A�thicker�cut�width�makes�it�easier�to�remove�parts�from�the�sheet.�It�will�take�up�marginally�more�room�on�your�sheets.��

Exporting�

EPS�is�the�best�file�type�to�send�to�print�services�at�123dapp.com/Make.�Choosing�EPS�will�create�a�zip�folder�with�individual�pages�for�each�slice.��

PDF�is�better�suited�for�printing�at�home.�Choosing�PDF�will�create�a�single�PDF�file�containing�all�of�the�slices.�

�Adobe�Reader�is�required�to�view�PDF�files.�Click�the�“Get�Adobe�Reader”�image�to�get�a�free�download�of�the�reader�from�Adobe.��

Assembly�

Drag�the�slider�left�and�right�to�see�how�your�sliced�3D�model�goes�together.��

Use�this�as�your�assembly�instructions�when�you�build.��

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Troubleshooting��Using�The�Error�Panel �

If�there�are�errors�in�your�model�the�Error�Panel�will�appear�to�the�right�of�your�model.�This�panel�has�three�areas�that�are�meant�to�help�you�understand�and�work�through�model�errors.�

Slices�With�Errors��

If�your�model�has�specific�slice�errors�this�area�will�display�a�small�preview�of�that�error.�This�mostly�happens�in�interlocking�mode.�Click�on�this�preview�to�highlight�the�appropriate�slice�on�the�3d�model.�This�will�also�display�an�error�explanation�below.�

Error�Explanation�

If�this�section�has�a�green�bordered�panel�that�says�“No�Errors”�then�your�model�is�fine!�Global�errors�that�affect�your�whole�model�are�shown�with�a�yellow�outline.�Specific�errors�show�up�with�a�red�outline.�

Active�Slice�Profile�

This�area�displays�a�cross�section�of�whichever�slice�is�currently�selected�on�your�model.�As�you�move�a�slice�the�cross�section�will�update�to�help�you�get�rid�of�the�errors.�

Using�the�Cut�Layout�

Go�to�the�Cut�Sheet�section� �to�see�your�model,�sliced�into�the�sheets�of�numbered�parts�you�will�assemble�later.��

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What�is�the�Cut�Layout�for?�

The�Cut�Layout�has�two�purposes.�

x To�preview�what�your�model�will�look�like�when�it�is�sliced�on�several�sheets.��x To�show�errors�that�will�stop�you�from�from�printing�or�building�your�model.�

��Sheets:�how�many�sheets�of�material�you�currently�need�to�make�your�model.��

��Sheet�Size:�the�dimensions�of�the�selected�print�material.�Change�this�in�the�Cut�Sheet�Layout�menu�on�the�left.�

�Cut�Sheet:�The�actual,�printed�sheets�that�the�layers�of�your�model�are�spread�across.�You�cannot�directly�change�where�your�model’s�parts�are�placed.�Magnify�a�specific�sheet�by�clicking�it.�

�Labels:�These�numbers�tell�you�which�sheet�a�part�belongs�to.�They�are�not�in�order.�Parts�are�automatically�fitted�to�use�as�much�of�the�sheet�as�possible.��Heiphenated�numbers�(e.g.�5Ͳ2)�mean�that�there�are�multiple�parts�on�a�single�sheet.��I.e.�� 5Ͳ2�means�2�parts�on�layer�5.�

�Coloured�Outlines:�Blue�outlines�represent�the�outside�edge�of�your�model.�

Green�outlines�represent�cuts�made�inside�of�your�model��to�make�hollow�areas.�

�Errors:�Parts�with�red�dashes�have�an�error�that�will�make�your�model�difficult�to�

build�or�too�fragile�to�stay�together.�

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Troubleshooting�Print�Errors�

If�any�sliced�part�in�your�noun�is�red,�it�means�it�has�errors�and�can’t�be�printed�or�assembled.�

If�a�part�is�blue,�it�means�it�is�detached�from�the�model�and�will�fall�off.�

General�Tips�

Resize�your�model�slightly� �

Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at�

Shrink�your�model�to�fit�the�material�

Change�your�material�to�a�larger�sheet�size�(this�may�affect�cost)�

Reposition�the�highlighted�slice�that�is�causing�the�error�

Remove�the�highlighted�slice�that�is�causing�the�error�

Specific�Print�Errors�

“Unconnected�pieces”�

Chunks�of�the�model�have�been�separated�and�it�will�fall�apart.�

These�detached�parts�are�colored�blue.�Most�of�the�time,�this�happens�to�the�first�or�last�slice�in�interlocked�slices�mode.�It�happens�because�there�is�no�supporting�structure�to�keep�the�slices�attached.�For�a�more�complete�structure,�you�can:�

1. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at.�2. Change�the�number�of�slices�your�model�is�cut�into.�3. Change�the�construction�technique�between�stacked�and�interlocked�slices.�4. Delete�the�disconnected�slice.�

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“Part�too�small”�

Part�of�the�model�is�so�tiny�it�will�be�difficult�to�cut�out�or�assemble.��

1. Enlarge�your�model.�2. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at.�3. Drag�the�affected�slice�over.�

“Notches�split�part”

Part�of�the�model�was�cut�off�from�the�main�section�by�a�slice.�

1. Move�the�affected�slice�in�small�amounts�until�the�separated�pieces�join�together�to�form�a�whole�part.�

2. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at.�

“Part�too�Narrow”�

Part�of�the�model�is�too�thin�and�may�break�when�printed.�You�may�choose�to�print�with�this�error,�at�your�own�risk.�Stronger�materials�like�plastic�probably�wont�break.��

1. Enlarge�your�model.��2. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at.�

“Parts�too�large�for�sheet”�

Parts�of�the�model�do�not�fit�within�the�boundaries�of�the�sheet.�

If�you�are�in�stacked�slices�mode,�123D�Make�will�try�to�break�the�large�part(s)�into�two�pieces,�with�puzzle�piece�tabs�to�connect�them.�This�does�not�happen�in�interlocked�slices�mode.�

You�may�want�to:��

1. Make�your�model�smaller�in�the�Object�Size�menu.�2. Make�your�sheet�size�larger�in�the�Object�Size�menu.�3. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at�until�the�part�fits.�

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“Multiple�Notches”�

Part�of�the�interlocked�model�has�extra,�unnecessary�notches.���In�some�cases�a�notch�will�become�blocked�(see�right).�When�printed,�you�wont�be�able�to�lock�the�two�slices�together.�To�fix�this,�you�can: �

1. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at.�2. Drag�the�slice�slightly�in�one�direction.�3. Delete�the�affected�slice.�4. Change�to�“Stacked�Slices”�mode.�5. Resize�your�model�slightly.�

“Notch�intersects�hole”�

A�hollow�area�of�your�model�has�had�a�notch�cut�into�it.�The�notch�is�not�required�for�assembly.�

1. Change�to�“Stacked�Slices”�mode.�2. Change�the�angle�you�slice�your�model�at.�

��

Printing��To�print�the�model�you�sliced�in�123D®Make�you�have�to�export�a�file.�

�1. Select�PDF�under�the�“file�type”�dropdown�menu�if��

you’re�printing�at�home.�2. Select�EPS�under�the�“file�type”�dropdown�menu�if��

you’re�sending�the�job�to�www.123Dapp.com.�3. Click�Export�and�save�to�your�hard�drive.�

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Printing�with�a�Service�

If�you�want�your�model�cut�for�you,�with�smooth�contours�and�a�lot�less�gluing,�send�the�job�to�be�printed�for�you�at�123Dapp.com.�You�must�use�the�P1,�P2,�or�P3�settings�

1. Go�to�www.123dapp.com.�2. At�the�top�of�the�screen,�click�Register�to�create�an�account�(takes�2�minutes)�

3. Click� �4. Click�“Get�Started�>”�under�the�Laser�Cutting�tab.�5. Under�“Upload�a�Model”�click�“Select�a�File”.��

�6. Select�the�EPS�file�you�created�in�123D®Make�and�upload.�7. Follow�the�onͲscreen�instructions.�

Printing�at�Home�

If�you�want�the�convenience�of�a�regular�printer,�or�you�want�to�turn�your�model�into�a�fun�crafts�project,�you�can�print�your�model�at�home.�

On�standard�paper�

Standard�paper�is�too�thin�by�itself�to�print�a�model.�You�will�also�need�cardboard�and�glue.��

1. Get�sheets�of�cardboard�and�measure�their�thickness.�2. In�123D�Make,�set�the�material�thickness�to�your�cardboard’s�thickness,�in�the�Cut�

Sheet�Layout�3. Export�a�PDF�file�to�your�hard�drive.�4. Open�and�print�the�PDF�file.�5. Glue�the�printed�pages�to�the�cardboard�sheets.�6. Cut�the�parts�out.�7. Glue�the�cardboard�parts�together.��

Use�Make’s�assembly�walkthrough�as�a�guideline.�

Tip:�Try�using�adhesive�paper�to�make�it�easier�to�place�your�printouts�on�the�cardboard�sheets.�

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Other�Materials�

You�can�be�creative�with�what�you�use�if�you�follow�the�same�procedure�as�above.�

E.g.�Plywood,�felt,�plastic�sheeting,�etc.�

Make�sure�the�material�thickness�in�the�Cut�Sheet�Layout�matches�that�of�your�material.�And�match�the�Cut�Width�to�the�thickness�of�your�cutting�tool.�

E.g.�If�cutting�plywood,�enter�the�thickness�of�your�saw�blade.�