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==Slicing a File==
G-Code files for 3D printable models printing are generated with slicing software. Slic3r is a good, free, open source software. We have printer definitions for the CreatorBot to use with slic3r.
'''THE FIRST TIME YOU RUN SLIC3R'''
*Download Printer Definitionsprinter definitions and unzip:[http://wiki.roberttwomey.com/images/4/4a/Slic3r_creatorbot_configs.zip Slic3r_creatorbot_configs.zip]**this contains two files: _ABS and _PLA. These correspond to the print head and platform build temperatures for ABS and PLA materials.
*Open slic3r.
*In '''File->Preferences''' window, select "Expert".
[[File:slic3r_expert.png|400px]]
*Restart Slic3r
*You should now have more dropdown options on the right side of the "Plater" view:
[[File:expert_dropdown_options.png|400px]]
'''SLICING A FILE FOR PRINTING'''