{"id":164918,"date":"2022-06-18T10:38:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T02:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&p=164918"},"modified":"2022-08-12T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T02:46:44","slug":"simplify3d-2021-free-download-of-the-full-version","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/simplify3d-2021-free-download-of-the-full-version","title":{"rendered":"Simplify3D 2021: Free Download of the Full Version"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Looking for a full version of\u00a0Simplify3D 2021<\/span>\u00a0to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We\u2019ll cut straight to the chase: It\u2019s not possible to get\u00a0Simplify3D<\/span>\u00a0for keeps without paying some cash.<\/p>\n

That said, there is a way to take the slicer for a test drive without losing your hard-earned cash, a variety of reasons you might consider investing in it, and an array of fantastic free options should you find its $149 asking price simply too steep.<\/p>\n

Simplify3D has been one of the most advanced and lauded slicers available, hence its price. With a high-quality feature set, the software is still incredibly popular among makers and professionals alike. But, many users might pause when confronted by its price. After all, there are tons of great slicers out there that are completely free and open-source \u2013 why should you pay for this one?<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll go over how you can try Simplify3D for free, the standout features in the software, where it stands today, and alternative free software you might prefer. Let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n

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SIMPLIFY3D FREE TRIAL<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Full Version<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In lieu of a free trial, Simplify3D offers a satisfaction guarantee \u2013 meaning you can purchase the software and get your money back for any reason within the guarantee period. No questions asked. Unfortunately, this means you need to hand over the $149 purchase price upfront, but it gives users who are on the fence a bit of leeway to take the slicer for a test run.<\/p>\n

The guarantee period is just two weeks, so be sure to cancel within that time frame if you\u2019re not planning to keep the software.<\/p>\n

EDUCATION DISCOUNT<\/h4>\n

There is a way to get Simplify3D for less than $149. The company offers one discount, available for education purposes \u2013 university students and faculty members are exclusively eligible. If you\u2019re in this category, there\u2019s a generous 25% discount available that will bring your purchase price down to ~$112.<\/p>\n

The process to get it takes a bit of legwork, though. Simplify3D doesn\u2019t have an automated system for academic emails. Rather, you need to email the company through\u00a0their contact page<\/a>, specifying how it\u2019s about their education program via the dropdown menus and whether you\u2019re a student or an educator. This is important, as they specify discounts cannot be applied after purchase. Still, if you make a mistake that two-week guarantee period might help you fix it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Available Features<\/h3>\n
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Simplify3D’s custom supports (Source: Lucas Carolo via All3DP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Because you have to buy it to try it, the full range of Simplify3D\u2019s features are available to you from the outset. Below we\u2019ve outlined a few of the standout features included in this advanced slicing software that might tempt you to try it out.<\/p>\n

PRINT SUPPORT TEAM<\/h4>\n

Perhaps the most straightforward reason to buy Simplify3D is its customer support. Expanding beyond just using the software, Simplify3D boasts that their team has \u201chelped thousands of users improve their print quality.\u201d Clearly, Simplify3D is dedicated to helping you achieve the best prints you can, beyond just giving you professional-grade tools to do it.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re finding yourself frustrated from cruising YouTube, asking questions in online forums, or worried that missing knowledge could cause undue delays for a new business, springing for Simplify3D could be a good solution to get the help you need.<\/p>\n

MULTI-PART CUSTOMIZATION<\/h4>\n

If you need to print more than one part, why not use more of your print bed?<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of reasons to print parts separately, the simplest among them being that you might need a different level of detail or altered settings for certain parts to get the best result. Fortunately, with Simplify3D, you can specify your settings for each part on the build surface in a single print.<\/p>\n

From standard settings like layer height and infill to any of the more complex printing processes you can think of, each part can be printed uniquely. You can even choose whether the parts should be printed all at once \u2013 layer-by-layer across the build platform \u2013 or one after the other. We find this feature especially helpful for testing an array of print settings while figuring out what\u2019s optimal for a new printer or material.<\/p>\n

MESH ANALYSIS AND REPAIR<\/h4>\n

While broken meshes usually prompt you to boot up a second tool, Simplify3D takes care of whatever processes you\u2019re likely to need before printing by adding its own mesh analysis and repair tools. If you find yourself moving in and out of secondary software a lot to fix those normals and tango with triangles, this program could make your workflow a little\u2026 well, simpler.<\/p>\n

DYNAMIC FLOW<\/h4>\n

Even while printing a single part, Simplify3D pays special attention to tapering and sharp edges by dynamically adjusting material flow. In other words, the program will adjust your extrusion settings to give you better quality in places where sticking to one standard extrusion width would cause over extrusion issues. If you\u2019re using FDM to print models with a lot of detail, this is a great feature to have.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting, Simplify3D also includes variable print settings for a single object, separated by layers. This is less of a standout feature these days, but still helpful when you\u2019re printing something that needs to print differently across a whole layer in a small section and isn\u2019t such an intricate detail that the dynamic print settings will take care of things.<\/p>\n

INBUILT SCRIPTING ENGINE<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re a whiz with G-code and frustrated that slicers don\u2019t always do quite what you want, Simplify3D has you covered with its inbuilt scripting engine. Free open-source slicers usually have this feature, too, but Simplify3D has a spiced up version that goes beyond the plain text editors some slicers have. For example, if you have Notepad++ installed, you can download an\u00a0XML file<\/a>\u00a0to enable syntax highlighting in Simplify3D to get those helpful colors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Still Worth It?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Preview Mode (Source: Lucas Carolo via All3DP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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At one time, Simplify3D was widely considered to be the slicer to beat. Though it\u2019s always come with a relatively high entry price, it was quite ahead of the \u2013 mostly free \u2013 competition for a long time.<\/p>\n

Now, things are a little more up in the air. Simplify3D still has professional support and a lot of standout software features that you can\u2019t get natively with popular open-source slicers, and that makes it the choice for many professionals, but its limited updates have let the others catch up. In many respects, Simplify3D has been left behind while its not-insignificant asking price remains. Still, the 5.0 update is highly anticipated \u2013 despite long delays \u2013 and the software\u2019s as-of-yet unique features keep it tempting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Getting Started<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The Configuration Assistant (Source: Lucas Carolo via All3DP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Once you\u2019ve decided to invest in Simplify3D, getting set up is easy. Just purchase a license through\u00a0the website<\/a>\u00a0and you\u2019ll instantly receive an email with instructions to download and install the slicer. After that, it\u2019s a simple matter of connecting to one of the hundreds of 3D printers it supports.<\/p>\n

Want to ensure your 3D printer is supported before any transaction? Take a look at Simplify3D\u2019s\u00a0compatibility page<\/a>\u00a0first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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System Requirements<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The advanced process settings (Source: Lucas Carolo via All3DP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Simplify3D, like most slicers, isn\u2019t a very heavy program. Below are the recommended specs to run Simplify3D version 4.1 on your computer:<\/p>\n