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    How to print in 2-3 colors with CubeX and SketchUp (free)

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      Acpo
      last edited by

      How to print in 2 or 3 colors?

      I work with SketchUp Free version and have a CubeX.
      However, CubeX enables 3 colors. I could print in one color. Itried to put 2 colors on my .stl file, put off the "single color" sign on Cubify (the CubeX software) but my model was printed in one color.

      I need help. Ideas?
      Thank you πŸ˜„
      Catherine

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        d12dozr
        last edited by

        Hi Catherine, welcome to the forum!

        To print in multiple colors, the STL file must be split into multiple pieces - like separate groups or components in Sketchup. If the STL file is just a single shell, then the model can only be printed in one color.

        Does that make sense? If you need more help, you may link or upload the file you want to print and we can help you from there.

        3D Printing with SketchUp Book
        http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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          Acpo
          last edited by

          Sure it makes sense πŸ˜„
          I will try now with a very small model.
          Thank you for your help !

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            d12dozr
            last edited by

            Great, please report back with your questions or results! πŸ‘

            I have never actually used a printer with more than one nozzle, so I'm curious how It works for you.

            3D Printing with SketchUp Book
            http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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              Acpo
              last edited by

              Very late.... but wanted to advise, it works !!!!!!!
              Thanks a lot.

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                d12dozr
                last edited by

                Better late than never πŸ˜„ Thanks for the reply. πŸŽ‰

                3D Printing with SketchUp Book
                http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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