3D printing obviously has hardware requirements such as a printer and filament or resins.

There are four types of specialist software that are varying degrees of necessary.

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Necessary

Slicing software is basically required for 3D printing.

The vast majority of models you’re able to find online are just that 3D models.

G-code is the instruction language used by 3D printers to actually print the models.

3D modelling software is a great tool to have available.

If a model youve found isnt quite to your liking, you might edit it.

you’re able to even create 3D models from scratch if youve got the time and patience.

Mesh repair software may not be necessary for every model you print.

When you need it, however, it can save you a huge amount of time.

Often this is because there is non-manifold geometry, that is shapes that cant exist in the real world.

The mesh repair software can highlight and help address these issues.

Useful

Print management software allows you to control or monitor your printer remotely.

This can be a useful tool, but certainly isnt something you need.

Have you got any 3D printing software that youd recommend?

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