Support and product FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About 3MF Splitting
These answers describe the current browser tool and its download rules. If an answer depends on a printer, slicer, or model, test the exported file in your own workflow before printing.
File Support
Is my 3MF model uploaded?
No. Parsing, geometry operations, preview, and export run in the browser worker. The product does not send the model to a processing server.
Can I split an STL or OBJ by color?
Only a file with usable color information has color regions to split. STL is geometry-only. OBJ can use an MTL file or vertex colors; otherwise use plane, sketch, or printer-fitting cuts.
Color Splitting
Why are no color regions shown?
The 3MF may not contain painted regions, or the colors may not be stored in a supported way. Paint the model in your slicer first, or use a geometry-based cutting tool.
Can I cut a large model into pieces?
Yes. Plane cut, Sketch cut, and Fit to Printer can divide a model. Review thin walls and contact areas because fitting inside a build volume does not guarantee a strong or easy-to-print part.
Cutting and Editing
What does Repair & simplify do?
It checks common mesh problems such as holes, crack points, flipped faces, and overlapping shells. It can repair suitable issues and optionally reduce triangles, but you should still inspect the result.
Can I add alignment pins?
The connector tool can plan pins or dowel holes on suitable cut faces. A clearance test is included so you can measure the fit for your material and printer.
Pricing and Privacy
Which downloads are free?
The core tools and basic STL/plain 3MF exports are free under the current rules. Bambu Studio project export and downloads that use Pro tools require Pro access when the download gate says so.
Which slicers can open the result?
The workflow is designed around Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer files. Always open and slice the export in the slicer you plan to use.
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