Answered By: Morgan Chivers
Last Updated: Oct 03, 2019     Views: 187

Sure! It’s not the most common software many of our learners use, but it does work well if you follow these steps to export your Vectorworks model as an .stl :
http://app-help.vectorworks.net/2016/eng/VW2016_Guide/ImportExport/Importing_and_Exporting_in_STL_Format.htm

Be aware that programs like Vectorworks can make 3D printable files, but not every file is a good candidate for 3D printing. Intersecting faces, holes, extreme tapering forms, etc will cause a host of problems in the printing process. This guide discusses some common problems and how to fix them:
https://www.3dhubs.com/knowledge-base/fixing-most-common-stl-file-errors/

 

Feel free to come into the FabLab anytime we're open to get help translating your manifold .stl into a sliced .gcode for 3D printing!