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# See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email
# See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email


==Drawing==


==Export for Laser Cutting==
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# Select the search button [[File:SketchUpSearchButton.png|inline|20px]]
 
# Type and choose "Parallel Projection." This will make your drawing one-dimensional
[[Category:Maker Space]]
# Search again for "Top" to display your image from the correct orientation
[[Category:3D Printing]]
# Under the file menu, choose "Export," then "DXF," then "2D"
# Choose 1:1, leave all other options as default
# Press "Export" at the bottom
# Wait a moment, then a download option will appear at the top
# Put this file on a thumb drive, or save to your Google Drive, to import to the laser software

Latest revision as of 10:17, 13 October 2019

Preparation/Installation

  1. Log in with your @tsas.org email address
  2. Go to your mail box, then click the Google Apps button: inline
  3. Click "More" at the bottom, then inline
  4. See Stallings if there is not a SketchUp option, but ensure first that you are using your @tsas.org email


Want to start building? Head to 3D Printing Badge to make your first project, or 3D Model Sources to download one made by someone else!