Instructions for English Students 

Download and open the Rhino template file; the unit is millimeters. On the left, use the provided layer structure as your orientation. In the middle, check the working-field sizes of the machines. The top-left area shows the cutting-sheet sizes; the bottom-right area shows the laser working field.

Use these markings to verify that your chosen cardboard fits the machines. Any material that fits within the working field can be cut. Standard Dekomeier cardboard sizes are already preset (1000x700mm).

Place cardboard intended for the cutting sheet in the upper area and cardboard intended for laser cutting in the lower area. This allows both machine jobs to be organized in one file.

Do not change the preset layers on the right. The machines rely on these settings.
– Layer 2 (“drawing pen”) is for the cutting sheet and uses black, blue, red, or green lines.
– Layers 5 and 6 are for laser processing. Create shapes as hatches, not lines, because the laser produces flat images through fine cracks.

Before submitting your file, delete any extra layers so that only the preset layers remain! This ensures that all lines are correctly sorted and allows the workshop to check your file quickly.

Instructions for English Students 

Curve Boolean – Extracting Height Layers
Use the Curve Boolean command to create clean outline curves for individual height layers from your layered model.
1. Enter Curve Boolean.
2. Select the height contour, the outer edge of the base model, and any building edges that are intersected by the contour.
3. Click inside the contour area and press Enter to generate a closed outline for that height layer.

Clean-up for plotting:
- Streets: Use Trim to reduce street lines to only the segments visible on this height layer.
- Outline of the next layer: Reduce the outline of the next higher cardboard layer to a few essential segments—just enough for positioning, without creating full engraving.
- Building outlines: Delete overlapping building-outline segments on the current layer to avoid double engraving.

Make2D – Creating 2D Views from 3D Models
Use Make2D to generate a simplified 2D drawing (e.g., a façade) from your 3D model.
1. Switch to the Front viewport.
2. Enter Make2D.
3. Select your 3D model.
4. In the dialog, set the view to Front and disable “Group.”
5. Assign a new layer name and confirm.
6. The resulting 2D drawing is always created in the Top view. Use Zoom Extents to locate it quickly.

Clean-up:
Keep only the lines necessary for the information you want to show. Delete redundant geometry to keep the 2D drawing clear and readable.

Next Step
In the following step, these generated 2D drawings will be placed into the correct template layers of an existing Rhino template file.

Instructions for English Students 

Curve Boolean – Extracting Height Layers
Use the Curve Boolean command to create clean outline curves for individual height layers from your layered model.
1. Enter Curve Boolean.
2. Select the height contour, the outer edge of the base model, and any building edges that are intersected by the contour.
3. Click inside the contour area and press Enter to generate a closed outline for that height layer.

Clean-up for plotting:
- Streets: Use Trim to reduce street lines to only the segments visible on this height layer.
- Outline of the next layer: Reduce the outline of the next higher cardboard layer to a few essential segments—just enough for positioning, without creating full engraving.
- Building outlines: Delete overlapping building-outline segments on the current layer to avoid double engraving.

Make2D – Creating 2D Views from 3D Models
Use Make2D to generate a simplified 2D drawing (e.g., a façade) from your 3D model.
1. Switch to the Front viewport.
2. Enter Make2D.
3. Select your 3D model.
4. In the dialog, set the view to Front and disable “Group.”
5. Assign a new layer name and confirm.
6. The resulting 2D drawing is always created in the Top view. Use Zoom Extents to locate it quickly.

Clean-up:
Keep only the lines necessary for the information you want to show. Delete redundant geometry to keep the 2D drawing clear and readable.

Next Step
In the following step, these generated 2D drawings will be placed into the correct template layers of an existing Rhino template file.

Instructions for English Students 

Curve Boolean – Extracting Height Layers
Use the Curve Boolean command to create clean outline curves for individual height layers from your layered model.
1. Enter Curve Boolean.
2. Select the height contour, the outer edge of the base model, and any building edges that are intersected by the contour.
3. Click inside the contour area and press Enter to generate a closed outline for that height layer.

Clean-up for plotting:
- Streets: Use Trim to reduce street lines to only the segments visible on this height layer.
- Outline of the next layer: Reduce the outline of the next higher cardboard layer to a few essential segments—just enough for positioning, without creating full engraving.
- Building outlines: Delete overlapping building-outline segments on the current layer to avoid double engraving.

Make2D – Creating 2D Views from 3D Models
Use Make2D to generate a simplified 2D drawing (e.g., a façade) from your 3D model.
1. Switch to the Front viewport.
2. Enter Make2D.
3. Select your 3D model.
4. In the dialog, set the view to Front and disable “Group.”
5. Assign a new layer name and confirm.
6. The resulting 2D drawing is always created in the Top view. Use Zoom Extents to locate it quickly.

Clean-up:
Keep only the lines necessary for the information you want to show. Delete redundant geometry to keep the 2D drawing clear and readable.

Next Step
In the following step, these generated 2D drawings will be placed into the correct template layers of an existing Rhino template file.

Instructions for English Students 

3D Printing – Architecture Workshop Guide

Use the workshop 3D printers to produce architectural models or technical components. This guide outlines the basic workflow—from preparing your model to starting the print.

Available Printers

The workshop provides two printers:
• BambuLab P1S – build volume 25.6 × 25.6 × 25.6 cm
• BambuLab H2D – build volume 35.0 × 32.0 × 32.5 cm

Make sure your model fits within these dimensions. Larger models should be divided into multiple parts.
A single print job must not exceed 8 hours, so longer projects must be split across several print plates.

Materials

Standard printing material is PLA, suitable for most architectural and presentation models.

Commonly used materials include:
• Polymaker PolyTerra PLA (various colors)
• eSun PLA+ for finer or more durable parts

You may bring your own filament. Recommended brands are BambuLab, eSun, or Polymaker.
Wood-filled filaments are not allowed, as they cause excessive nozzle wear.

Model Preparation

Prepare and slice your model in Bambu Studio.
Arrange objects on one or multiple plates if necessary.
1. Export your model from your CAD software (e.g., Rhino) as .3mf or .stl.
2. Ensure the mesh is clean and closed.
3. Set appropriate layer height, supports, and material settings (0.4 mm nozzle).
4. Arrange objects on one or multiple plates if necessary.
5. Slice the model and inspect critical areas such as overhangs or unsupported parts.
Note: Smaller layer heights significantly increase print time.

Export the project file (.3mf) and send it to:
termine-digital@fawa.uni-stuttgart.de

Include the material, color, and whether you bring your own filament.
The print time shown in the slicer is used for scheduling.
Costs
Total price is calculated as:
(material consumption × material price) + (print time × service fee)

Example
48 g × €0.04 + 3 h × €0.50 ≈ €8

If you bring your own filament, you only pay the service fee based on print time.
Printing Procedure

On the day of your appointment:
1. Check in at the workshop counter.
2. Load your file on the designated workstation.
3. Verify the settings and material.
4. Start the print.
Stay nearby at the beginning to ensure the first layer adheres correctly, and check the printer periodically during the process.

After completion, inform the staff. The object will be removed from the print bed and the printing costs will be calculated.

Technical Notes
A printable model must:
• consist of a closed mesh
• contain no open edges or geometry errors
Remember that supports increase print time and cost, so use them only where necessary.
Safety
The printer head and bed reach high temperatures.
• Do not touch hot or moving parts.
• Never place hands inside the printer while it is operating.
If problems occur (e.g., filament jams or print errors), inform the workshop staff immediately.