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This article explains how to create projects in the Digital Library and add files to them.
In this article, you will learn:
- How to create a new project in the Library.
- How to add files to a project.
How to Create a New Project
Follow these steps to create a new project.
- Navigate to the Library
- Log in to your UltiMaker Digital Factory account.
- In the left-hand navigation menu, click on Library.
- Start a New Project
- In the Library, click the
+ Create New Project button.
- Enter Project Details
- Give your project a clear Name that describes its purpose (e.g., "Gearbox Prototype v2").
- You can also add a Description or select tags to help organize the project.
- Create the Project
- Click (Done or Save).
- The new, empty project will now appear in your Library.
Set Sharing Options (Paid Plans)
- On Free plans, all projects are automatically shared with workspace.
- On Studio/Classroom plans, you can choose to share the project with others in your workspace or keep them private.
- On Business/School plans, you can additionally share with specific teams or the whole workspace.
How to Add Files to a Project
When you add files to a project, it's important to understand where different file types will appear.
- Upload Files
- Inside the project, click the Upload Files button or drag in files from your computer.
- Select one or more files to upload.
- Understand File Locations
- 3D part files (like .STL, and .OBJ files) will appear in the Documents tab alongside PDFs
- Print files (like .UFP and .MAKERBOT files) will appear in the Print files tab.
- Prepare Files for Printing To use a 3D part file for printing, you must first prepare it. You can do this via the Prepare section or Cura (desktop) and then uploading the resulting print file to your project.
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