well just so you know you can turn off the auto updade to 10 and win 8.1 will be unsupported soon,after the 10 install you get 28 days to roll back if you dont like it.
Muldokken
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2015 12:52:49 -0500
Subject: RE: [B9Builders] 3D Modeling
My old computer died three weeks before their free update date and when I was forced to buy this computer I didn t know anything about the OS update and I clicked on a little icon in the lower right corner of my new 8.1 desktop to see what it did, it automatically just started updating to win 10 which is too bad because I was starting to like win 8.1. But yes give it a try, I did but I have no idea how to use it or even if it s any good plus I figure since I will never have a 3d printer of my own there is no need for me to waste any time trying to figure it out.Good luck and let me know what you think.Jim
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Interesting. I will need to check that out. So far, I have not been forced to update, but they are now trying to trick you in to updating and if updates are set to automatic, it just does it. Bummer.
Bobby ----- Original Message -----
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To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 11:24 AM
Subject: RE: [B9Builders] 3D Modeling I don t know if this would help but when the nice people at Microsoft updated my OS from windows 8.1 to windows 10 for free, and without my permission, it came with a free 3D modeling program called 3D Builder (
3D Builder Windows Apps on Microsoft Store )I don t know if it s any good or not because I am not smart enough to figure out how to use it, but you can t beat the price.Jim RauchB9-0355
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Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 10:09 PM
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Subject: [B9Builders] 3D Modeling OK, it's gotten to that point. I've *always* wanted to learn 3D modeling; now with 3D printing finally coming of age, it's time.
Some really n00b basic questions to you 3D gurus:
1. Is there any 3D modeling software that is like Adobe Illustrator in the way it's used? Being familiar with Illustrator, I think I'd find it less confusion.
2. What software(s) would you recommend, based on (in order of my importance) ability to create .obj and .stl printing files, user-friendliness, availability of resources (tutorials, user groups, etc.), standard software within the industry (I'm not going to learn something and then find there's no use for it outside a personal studio!) and cost?
I've looked at a few CAD packages, Blender, 3ds Max, Maya... result: confusion.
My goal? Print some bits and bobs for my B9, of course.
. I checked it out, the specs look really good (plus it prints in ABS and PLA!), the price can't be beat, and someone I know (you) has used it and recommends it.