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Viewers, converters and calculators for CAD, STL and 3D models.
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Tools covered by this board (49)
These are real AZRS tools related to this topic. Open one to use it, and use its own Community link for questions about that single tool.
- 3D Model to GIF, PNG & Video Preview Maker (Turntable)
- 3D Model Viewer & Analyzer (STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP…)
- 3D Print Cost Calculator
- 3D Print Orientation Optimizer
- 3D Printer Calibration G-code Generator
- 3MF ⇄ STL Converter
- Add Text, Logo or Base Plate to an STL
- CAD Unit & Drawing Scale Converter
- Drawing Sheet Border & Title Block Generator (A4–A0, ANSI) SVG / DXF
- DXF to STL Extruder — 3D Print from a DXF Drawing
- DXF ⇄ SVG Converter
- Engineering Drawing Checklist — Title Block, Views, Dimensions
- Filament Weight ⇄ Length Converter
- G-code Editor & Inspector — Insert Pauses, M600, Strip Comments
- G-code Print Time & Filament Cost Estimator
- G-code to SVG / PNG / DXF Toolpath Converter
- G-code Viewer & Print Time Estimator
- Heat-Set Insert, Screw Hole & 3D-Print Tolerance Chart
- Image to SVG / DXF Vector Tracer for Laser & CNC
- Isometric, Dot & Graph Grid Paper Generator (Printable PDF-Ready)
- Laser & CNC Nesting Tool — Pack Parts onto Sheets (SVG/DXF)
- Laser Cutter SVG & DXF Cleaner (Join Paths, Remove Duplicates, Order Cuts)
- Layer Height & Nozzle Settings Calculator
- Online DXF Viewer with Measure Tool, Layers & Shape Properties
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