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You'll need to turn your 3D model into toolpaths that the printer understands. This involves "slicing" your model into a bunch of layers. To do this, we'll need some software.  
You'll need to turn your 3D model into toolpaths that the printer understands. This involves "slicing" your model into a bunch of layers. To do this, we'll need some software.  


For the Replicator, it's best to stick with [http://replicat.org MakerWare]. There are plenty of other options which you can try if you're adventurous, but MakerWare has been developed by MakerBot to provide the easiest possible experience.  
For the Replicator, it's best to stick with [http://www.makerbot.com/makerware/ MakerWare]. There are plenty of other options which you can try if you're adventurous, but MakerWare has been developed by MakerBot to provide the easiest possible experience.  


#Drag and drop your STL into the model environment
#Drag and drop your STL into the model environment