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Where can\u00a0you go when you need help with a model or mesh? If you’re like Lise, you can ask your colleagues at Shapeways<\/a>. But, what’s the next best thing? The Shapeways Forums<\/a>! They’re a great place to ask for advice, check out what community members are working on, and help other other people with their questions. The Shapeways forum community is super active, and many contributors are more than willing to lend a helping hand. This week, we’ll talk about our favorite Shapeways forum groups\u00a0for designers and modelers.<\/p>\n

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Help With Design<\/h3>\n

Three\u00a0of the Shapeways forums are especially helpful for design questions: First, the Design and Modeling Forum<\/a>, where you can ask questions about converting models for 3D printing, repairing meshes, or solving design issues. Or, you can answer other designers’ questions if\u00a0they overlap with your areas of expertise.<\/p>\n

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Second, the Software and Applications Forum<\/a> is a great place to ask program-specific questions. You’ll find people talking about software like Fusion 360, Blender, and Netfabb, or discussing software-specific tools and techniques.<\/p>\n

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Finally, for questions about customizing your designs with CustomMaker or other tools, check out the\u00a0Customizable Products & Design Forum<\/a>. This is a great forum to explore if you’re considering making\u00a0your designs easily personalizable.<\/p>\n

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Help With Printing<\/h3>\n

There are also specific forums focused on\u00a0questions about\u00a03D printing and physical post-processing. Here are three that are of particular interest to designers and product creators.<\/p>\n

First, for questions about the 3D printing process itself, check out the Technologies and Hardware Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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To ask questions about printing with Strong & Flexible nylon, Alumide, plated metals, or any other types of materials, visit the Materials Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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And finally, to learn more about the various\u00a0post-processing options you could apply to your models after they are printed, check out the\u00a0F<\/a><\/span>inishing Techniques Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you’re stuck on a design or printing issue, try looking through the forums for answers. If you can’t find one, just\u00a0ask a new question. Chances are,\u00a0a kind soul from the Shapeways community will come to your rescue! And, if you’re an expert or can solve problems, then pay it forward\u00a0by\u00a0answering other people’s questions. Do you have a favorite forum on Shapeways? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n

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Top and cover image photo credit: gruntzooki<\/a> via Visual Hunt<\/a> \/ CC BY-SA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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