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chevymudnut
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New Member
Turning model gets smaller

I have a model when it imports it’s too wide I have to stand it on end to print it I turn the model it changes the size is there any way I can have it keep the same size when I turn it I’m new to printing hoping someone could help 

Napsal : 27/06/2021 2:55 am
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
RE: Turning model gets smaller

Can you attach a copy of the project file (.3mf) 

so that we can see what you are seeing? 

regards Joan

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Napsal : 27/06/2021 9:39 am
FoxRun3D
(@foxrun3d)
Famed Member
RE: Turning model gets smaller

What do you mean it's changing size? Are you looking at the size boxes on the right? Naturally they will change as you rotate the model. They're relative to the print bed. But the actual dimensions of the model shouldn't change. 

If you want to upload the 3mf file, as Joan suggested, you'll need to zip it first because the forum software doesn't accept 3mf files. 

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...

Napsal : 27/06/2021 11:40 am
chevymudnut
(@chevymudnut)
New Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Turning model gets smaller

it’s a 9 in wide model do it’s too wide so I have to turn it on its end I didn’t notice till after it printed the third one was almost an inch shorter so I realized if I turn the model first before I used the place on face tool it gets smaller 

is there a way to keep the model the same size while turning it 

Napsal : 27/06/2021 2:06 pm
Swiss_Cheese
(@swiss_cheese)
Noble Member
RE: Turning model gets smaller

@chevymudnut

 

here's How-to-save-and-upload-a-.3mf-project-File

 

This will help us, to help you. the .3mf will allow us to see your project in all its glory, the way you set it up. then we can suggest changes for you to try or even make the changes and re-upload the file for you to try or explore and learn from.

 

Good Luck

 

Swiss_Cheese

The Filament Whisperer

Napsal : 27/06/2021 6:42 pm
chevymudnut
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New Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Turning model gets smaller

@swiss_cheesethis is the file 

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Napsal : 29/06/2021 3:23 am
Neophyl
(@neophyl)
Illustrious Member
RE: Turning model gets smaller

Your zip just contains gcode.  That is no good for debugging this issue.  We need your saved project file.  That will be a .3mf file.  

Napsal : 29/06/2021 6:01 am
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