Product consists of many parts

Discussion in 'My Work In Progress' started by 135492_deleted, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Can I upload a model that consists of different parts?
    I'm going to connect them together when I buy it.
    How is this going to look like at my shop? As different parts or can I make it look like one? (e.g. bracelet consist of many parts)
    When someone wants to buy theproduct (e.g. bracelet), how this is going to be connected like the final design?


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    (This part consists of right part and left part. Also I'm going to model a way of connecting the two together. Can I print them independently and connect them?)

    Thank you
    ikreate
     
  2. Eeppium
    Eeppium Member
    You can print multiple parts, by putting the in the same file and leavin a small gap between them, a few millimeters should be on the safe side to prevent fusing them together.

    as for the look, you can simply upload a few renders of the finished model to the model page on your shop.
    actual photos of the print always sell the product better.

    if the model is too complex you can always make a video or image tutorial of the assembly.



     
  3. Youknowwho4eva
    Youknowwho4eva Well-Known Member
    Depends on the material if you can put multiple parts in the same file. No for metal and glass. In plastic you should have them connected by a sprue that you can remove when you receive it.