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I am Attempting to print this, from Blender enter image description here But Cura decides to fill in the middle part of the model. enter image description here I exported and imported the model from an STL file.

If anyone can answer this, that would be greatly appreciated.

Trish
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Try disabling the "Union Overlapping Volumes" option on Mesh Fixes section. Worked for me.

Wolfgang Ponce
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I would recommend using an actual CAD/CAM program, such as Autodesk Fusion 360, instead of using a 3d model program. Not only will this be able to directly export you finished model to Cura, and the models are made in a way that works with a 3d printing slicer, there will be more help around 3D printing for it.

Although it is slightly difficult to use to start with, as you become more proficient, it is a very powerful tool to have. . Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists or students. See this link for help activating: https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-for-hobbyists.

Another option would be SolidWorks, although you do have to pay for this option, but it is much simpler to work with in my opinion.

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  • SolidWorks is so extremely expensive -- $4000+ USD -- that "you have to pay" does not really describe it. – ikrase May 20 '20 at 20:01
  • Other free option that are easier to use for beginners: Design Spark Mechanical. Not as powerful though. – Trish May 21 '20 at 06:51
  • @Trish Thanks for suggesting that. I will edit my post and add it. – LukeDunkley May 21 '20 at 14:17
  • I've never had problems with models from FreeCAD, OpenSCAD, or QCAD, either. – Davo May 21 '20 at 18:00
  • @Davo I'll edit my answer later to include these suggestions. I first need to try them though just to make sure there are no problems, or if there is anything confusing about it. Thanks. – LukeDunkley May 22 '20 at 14:39