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Re: [OpenSCAD] looking for a good STL viewer (locally application).

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fred_dot_u
Sun, Jul 30, 2017 10:39 PM

I'm hoping this isn't a violation. I followed the video to this link for the
download:

Download msi file
https://github.com/cabbagecreek/Marlin3DprinterTool/blob/master/Marlin3DprinterTool/InstallMarlin3DprinterTool/bin/Release/Marlin3DprinterTool.msi

The video presents an earlier or different version, while the download link
connects to the correct download for the current version.

The STL association does not happen automatically and has to be performed
from a different program in the folder created during the installation.

The default color for the STL thumbnails appears to be blue, and doesn't
show details very well, but it's certainly superior to the previous
"nothing" available on the 'net. The program also give an option to change
color, but it didn't work for me and/or I have no patience with having to
reboot to implement it. The button for restarting Explorer didn't change the
color either. I can, I suppose, disassociate the connection, change the
color then re-associate the program, once I have more patience.

Thanks for sending the info. Quite a positive development in the STL world.

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I'm hoping this isn't a violation. I followed the video to this link for the download: Download msi file <https://github.com/cabbagecreek/Marlin3DprinterTool/blob/master/Marlin3DprinterTool/InstallMarlin3DprinterTool/bin/Release/Marlin3DprinterTool.msi> The video presents an earlier or different version, while the download link connects to the correct download for the current version. The STL association does not happen automatically and has to be performed from a different program in the folder created during the installation. The default color for the STL thumbnails appears to be blue, and doesn't show details very well, but it's certainly superior to the previous "nothing" available on the 'net. The program also give an option to change color, but it didn't work for me and/or I have no patience with having to reboot to implement it. The button for restarting Explorer didn't change the color either. I can, I suppose, disassociate the connection, change the color then re-associate the program, once I have more patience. Thanks for sending the info. Quite a positive development in the STL world. -- View this message in context: http://forum.openscad.org/looking-for-a-good-STL-viewer-locally-application-tp19722p21960.html Sent from the OpenSCAD mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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Mark Schafer
Sun, Jul 30, 2017 10:55 PM

repetier is a free slicer and shows stl files. also useful and the right
price
Specifically repetier_host

On 7/31/2017 10:39 AM, fred_dot_u wrote:

I'm hoping this isn't a violation. I followed the video to this link for the
download:

Download msi file
https://github.com/cabbagecreek/Marlin3DprinterTool/blob/master/Marlin3DprinterTool/InstallMarlin3DprinterTool/bin/Release/Marlin3DprinterTool.msi

The video presents an earlier or different version, while the download link
connects to the correct download for the current version.

The STL association does not happen automatically and has to be performed
from a different program in the folder created during the installation.

The default color for the STL thumbnails appears to be blue, and doesn't
show details very well, but it's certainly superior to the previous
"nothing" available on the 'net. The program also give an option to change
color, but it didn't work for me and/or I have no patience with having to
reboot to implement it. The button for restarting Explorer didn't change the
color either. I can, I suppose, disassociate the connection, change the
color then re-associate the program, once I have more patience.

Thanks for sending the info. Quite a positive development in the STL world.

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repetier is a free slicer and shows stl files. also useful and the right price Specifically repetier_host - https://www.repetier.com/ On 7/31/2017 10:39 AM, fred_dot_u wrote: > I'm hoping this isn't a violation. I followed the video to this link for the > download: > > Download msi file > <https://github.com/cabbagecreek/Marlin3DprinterTool/blob/master/Marlin3DprinterTool/InstallMarlin3DprinterTool/bin/Release/Marlin3DprinterTool.msi> > > The video presents an earlier or different version, while the download link > connects to the correct download for the current version. > > The STL association does not happen automatically and has to be performed > from a different program in the folder created during the installation. > > The default color for the STL thumbnails appears to be blue, and doesn't > show details very well, but it's certainly superior to the previous > "nothing" available on the 'net. The program also give an option to change > color, but it didn't work for me and/or I have no patience with having to > reboot to implement it. The button for restarting Explorer didn't change the > color either. I can, I suppose, disassociate the connection, change the > color then re-associate the program, once I have more patience. > > Thanks for sending the info. Quite a positive development in the STL world. > > > > -- > View this message in context: http://forum.openscad.org/looking-for-a-good-STL-viewer-locally-application-tp19722p21960.html > Sent from the OpenSCAD mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > _______________________________________________ > OpenSCAD mailing list > Discuss@lists.openscad.org > http://lists.openscad.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss_lists.openscad.org > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > >
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fred_dot_u
Sun, Jul 30, 2017 11:20 PM

The key aspect of this thread, in my opinion, is not the viewer, although it
works quite well, it's that the program adjusts windows in such a manner as
to display the STL image in the thumbnail in Windows Explorer/file manager.

If there's any other program out there with that capability, it has escaped
the notice of many 3D printer enthusiasts (until now!)

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The key aspect of this thread, in my opinion, is not the viewer, although it works quite well, it's that the program adjusts windows in such a manner as to display the STL image in the thumbnail in Windows Explorer/file manager. If there's any other program out there with that capability, it has escaped the notice of many 3D printer enthusiasts (until now!) -- View this message in context: http://forum.openscad.org/looking-for-a-good-STL-viewer-locally-application-tp19722p21962.html Sent from the OpenSCAD mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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MichaelAtOz
Mon, Jul 31, 2017 1:55 AM

Exactly, like so:
http://forum.openscad.org/file/n21963/Marlin_preview.png

&

http://forum.openscad.org/file/n21963/Marlin_preview_B.png

On Windows 7, I understand W10 has it built in.

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Exactly, like so: <http://forum.openscad.org/file/n21963/Marlin_preview.png> & <http://forum.openscad.org/file/n21963/Marlin_preview_B.png> On Windows 7, I understand W10 has it built in. ----- Admin - PM me if you need anything, or if I've done something stupid... Unless specifically shown otherwise above, my contribution is in the Public Domain; to the extent possible under law, I have waived all copyright and related or neighbouring rights to this work. Obviously inclusion of works of previous authors is not included in the above. The TPP is no simple “trade agreement.” Fight it! http://www.ourfairdeal.org/ time is running out! -- View this message in context: http://forum.openscad.org/looking-for-a-good-STL-viewer-locally-application-tp19722p21963.html Sent from the OpenSCAD mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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fred_dot_u
Mon, Jul 31, 2017 9:41 AM

I suspect the W10 "built-in" aspect is due to W10 also having a 3D printer
application available or installed at birth. Having now this feature for W7
is a time saver for me.

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I suspect the W10 "built-in" aspect is due to W10 also having a 3D printer application available or installed at birth. Having now this feature for W7 is a time saver for me. -- View this message in context: http://forum.openscad.org/looking-for-a-good-STL-viewer-locally-application-tp19722p21965.html Sent from the OpenSCAD mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
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