Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Hi,
I've been having scaling issues when trying to export a Sketchup 8 file to an STL file for printing to a Makerbot Replicator. Which is the correct export unit to select during the export process? The models I am trying to print are scaled down in inches when working in Sketchup. Any guidance would be HIGHLY appreciated!!!!!!!!!!
Makerbot Units
Submitted by guitar-list on
Hi there, I just had a look over at www.makerbot.com - I think the replicator software expects units to be set to millimeters - this would explain why your model is being scaled down. Try setting the export units to millimeters. You can also alter your model's units within Sketchup - go to Window->Model Info.
Good luck!
Nathan