Hi,
generally, an stl file is the final objective for a 3d print, but it is
not much use in giving information for fabrication, which usually needs
something like a cutting list. It is easy enough to save and print the
console, if you echo dimensions, etc. there. However, that also includes
other information that is not needed at the fabrication stage.
I've written a simple module to print out the echo information on the
screen, along with the drawing, which can easily be printed from a
screen grab. All that needs doing (for the style of echo that I use) is
to copy the echo statements, change 'echo' to 'echot', and add a line
number. Then simply decide on size of font and location.
Generally I use echo statements to check on values as the design
progresses. Copying and pasting is a quick way of being able to print
out the values with the drawing at the end of the design.
Hi,
generally, an stl file is the final objective for a 3d print, but it is
not much use in giving information for fabrication, which usually needs
something like a cutting list. It is easy enough to save and print the
console, if you echo dimensions, etc. there. However, that also includes
other information that is not needed at the fabrication stage.
I've written a simple module to print out the echo information on the
screen, along with the drawing, which can easily be printed from a
screen grab. All that needs doing (for the style of echo that I use) is
to copy the echo statements, change 'echo' to 'echot', and add a line
number. Then simply decide on size of font and location.
Generally I use echo statements to check on values as the design
progresses. Copying and pasting is a quick way of being able to print
out the values with the drawing at the end of the design.
