our digital manufacturing ecosystem
Digital Platform
Global Manufacturing Network
People on the ground
features
Instant Pricing
Manufacturability Feedback
Fulfillment Transparency
3D Printing
Processes Available
CNC Machining
Finishing Options
Injection Molding
Urethane Casting
3D Printing Materials
Plastics
Metals
Urethane Casting Materials
Digital Manufacturing Resources
Resource Center
Content Categories
Learn about fictiv
Help Center
Topics
featured reads
DFM for CNC Machining
2020 State of Manufacturing Report
Introducing Fictiv Radical Transparency: An Industry-First Solution for Production Visibility
Article
search
content type
filter by
Role
▸
Topic
Industry
Manufacturing Processes
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We may use the info you submit to contact you and use data from third parties to personalize your experience.
Thank you for subscribing!
Richie Tran
04.14.2015 Fictiv Updates
At Fictiv, we receive lots of different types files each day. In the world of 3D modeling, there are lots of options for sharing CAD data, each with their own strengths and weakness. When preparing to upload files to Fictiv, we prefer to receive a STEP file, but also accept properly exported STL files. STEP files ensure the units will be the same as you designed them in and the file size will be easily sharable.
Here are some of the most common errors we see when uploading files to Fictiv and how to fix them:
Problem: A file is designed in one unit and the STL is exported in another
Solution: Save your file as a STEP file or checkout this article for how to export your STL properly based on your CAD program
Problem: A file is too large so uploading fails or the file is difficult to process
Solution: Double check you STL settings.–on average, your file should be less than < 10Mb. Refer to this article for how to export your STL properly
Problem: You have a very large prototype that you need produced and it won’t fit on a build bed.
Solution: Cut your file and let us weld or glue it back together for you. Check out this article for more details on how to do that.
Hope this is helpful! If you have any further questions, check out the Fictiv Capabilities Guide or reach out to an expert prototyping engineer at help@fictiv.com!
Learn More