Guides

Plain answers to the questions people have about keeping a pile of 3D print files under control.

• 3MF vs STL: which file should you keep?
  STL and 3MF both hold 3D models, but they store different things. See what each format keeps, when to choose which, and how STEP fits in.
• How to find a 3D print file you have lost track of
  Lost a model you know you have? Here is how to search folders, archives and drives for it, and how to make the next search take seconds.
• How to find duplicate 3D print files
  Learn why the same STL or 3MF ends up in many places, how to tell real duplicates from similar files, and how to see how much space they waste.
• How to manage a 3D print library across several drives
  Print files spread over your computer, an external drive and a network share? Learn how to keep one searchable view without copying anything.
• How to organize STL files
  A simple way to organize STL and 3MF files so you can find any model later, whether you sort by folder, by tag or by what you are printing next.