What is the DSM Ultimaker Cura plug-in?

The Ulitmaker Cura plugin in DS Mechanical offers:

• Seamless transfer of 3D designs in DesignSpark Mechanical for final print preparation using Ultimaker’s open-source slicing software, Cura*
• Cura supports close to 100 different 3rd party printers apart from Ultimaker’s own range
• Print using custom profiles, materials plus import other objects in different formats to print in one run.
• Easier design iterations: If you need to revise your initial prototype in DSM, just click the ‘Export to Cura’ button in DSM to instantly update the model inside Cura.
• No need to convert your RSDOC designs to STL yourself, the integration takes care of it.

The exported STL file is stored in this directory to be instantly loaded into Cura :-

C:\Users\*Your Windows Username*\AppData\Roaming\SpaceClaim

This setting makes it easier for DSM to locate & overwrite the STL; so, the experience of loading your source design edits to Cura remains seamless.

In any case where you find the Export to Cura button doesn't respond, simply close and re-open your active design project in DSM. Note: make sure you saved changes prior to closing or have auto-save turned on, in DSM settings.

Note: Technical support for the Cura program can be sought on Ultimaker's own dedicated user forum.