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¶ User Guide
¶ How can I print a model from MakerWorld?
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The simplest way to print a model is using the Bambu Handy App. Choose a model, click on it, and then send it to your printer.
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Alternatively, you can also open items in Bambu Studio from MakerWorld or download a model on the MakerWorld webpage on your PC, import it to Bambu Studio, slice it, and send it to your printer.
Please refer to Bambu Studio Quick Start Guide for more information.
¶ Some objects failed to be printed. How to just select these failed objects to reprint?
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In Bambu Handy app, it is supported to partially print a model. On “Prepare to Print” page, click “Print Parts” button and choose the objects that you want to print.
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In Bambu Studio, there are 2 ways to do so.
- mark the successfuly printed objects as unprintable in the context menu, slice and print again
- create a new plate, move these failed objects to the new plate, slice and print the new plate
Please refer to Skip Objects for more information.
¶ How to rate a print profile?
A print profile can be rated after you print it.
- MakerWorld website
"Personal Center" > "Ratings", find the print profile and then rate it.
- Bambu Handy App
After each printing of MakerWorld model, a rating tip will appear on the device page. You may also rate a model at “Me” > "Ratings"
¶ How can I upload a print profile?
Find the model that your print profile needs to attach to. Click on "Add Print Profile" located in the upper right corner of the model's page.
Please refer to MakerWorld Print Profile Upload Guidelines for more information.
¶ How to publish a model?
Designers can upload designs on MakerWorld website. After uploading the model files and filling in the model information, please click "Publish."
Please refer to How to Upload Models and Print Profiles for more information.
¶ When uploading a model, how do I select the correct upload type?
- If the model is created by yourself, select 'Original' as the upload type.
- If the model is modified from another model (with appropriate remixing rights), select 'Remix.'
Please refer to Community Guidelines for more information.
¶ Can models be imported from a third-party website, and if so, how is this done?
Yes, you can import from Printables and Thingiverse. Please click on "Upload" - "Import from a third-party website," then verify your third-party account and import models.
If the import is successful, click "Go to Draft." Next, edit the model you wish to upload from the draft and publish it.
¶ How are Featured Models selected on MakerWorld?
- Originality: This model should be your original design. A remix is less likely to be considered.
- Complexity: A model displaying an advanced level of complexity and sophistication is more likely to be selected.
- Practicality: Some useful daily tools might have simpler designs and be easier to print. This does not mean you have a lower possibility of being featured. Elaborating on how it functions in the description will help your chances.
Please refer to Featured Model Guidelines for more information.
¶ About Print Profile
¶ What is a print profile?
A print profile is a Bambu Studio file (3mf format) that contains both model geometry data and a group of settings to generate G-code of a model.
A print profile contains settings like
- Special arrangement of all objects of a model
- Orientation of each object, usually it is for the best print effect
- Slicing parameters of each object (such as speed, strength, quality preference, support, bed adhesion, etc)
- Painted colors and filaments for each object
- Which printer is used for this model
- Etc.
After uploading a print profile to a model, users can print it directly on Bambu Handy app and do not need to configure all the settings by themselves.
¶ What is the relationship between a print profile and a 3D model?
A 3D model may own several print profiles. Each print profile stands for a print settings for this model.
Besides the model designer, other users can also upload new print profiles for a model. Ususally, these print profile may
- Has better slicing parameters that solves some issues compared to the original one
such as fix a tolerance issue, optimize the support to save print time and filament, optimized object orientation for better strength, choose proper filament for a object (print a gear with ABS instead of PLA) - Has different print preference
such as improved print details (the print time may be longer), improved strength(may cost more print time and filament) - Different color scheme
such painting on a model to make it to be colorful (can be printed with AMS), or assign objects to different color filament so they can be assembled as a colorful model after printing - Support a new printer
Some printers may be not compatible. For example, the print profile for a large build volume printer may not be used for a small build volume printer.
¶ How to check the printer compatibility of a print profile?
- When uploading a model or print profile, you may see it on the "Compatible printers" field.
- For an existing print profile, their compatible printers will display on its parent model's page.
¶ What can I do if a model does not contains any print profile compatible with my printer？
You may download a print profile (.3mf) of the model to your PC and adjust settings (especially the arrangement of objects due to the build volume difference) according to your printer.
Then, you can slice and print this model.
¶ Can I print with filaments different from those set in the selected print profile?
Yes. For example, if a print profile specifies ABS, you can still print with PLA on Bambu Handy. The G-code will be generated with PLA parameters, so there's no need to worry about that.
However, please pay attention to the model or print profile description provided by the designer. Certain parts of the model may require specific materials for functional purposes, such as using TPU to print tires to ensure a certain level of elasticity.
¶ Which print profile should I choose to download?
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You need to check whether a print profile is compatible with your printer. The compatible printer list is shown on each print profile.
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You may choose a print profile according to your preference.
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Choose a highly rated print profile.
¶ MakerReward Points
¶ How can I earn points on MakerWorld?
- Complete your personal information and upload an avatar to earn 20 points.
- Each new model upload can earn 10 points, and up to 50 points in total.
- Each new print profile upload can earn 3 points, and up to 15 points in total.
- Up to 50 points per calendar month for rating print profiles.
Please refer to points rules for more details.
¶ What can I do with the points I earn?
Users can redeem their points for gift cards, coupons, 3D model files, MakerLab credits or other items in the MakerWorld Points Shop.
For more information, please refer to the Points Shop.
Please select the region before proceeding with the redemption.
Regions not listed in the Points Shop are currently not supported for gift card or coupon redemption and usage.
¶ What is the difference between Gift Cards and Coupons? How to use them?
Gift Cards can be used to buy products at Bambu Lab Store such as printers, filaments, and accessories.
Coupons will provide a discount on the purchase of the corresponding item.
During checkout in Bambu Lab Store, paste the code and apply it. The total bill amount should adjust accordingly.
¶ Can redeemed points be reversed?
Please note that all points redemption is nonrefundable.
¶ Will my earned points expire?
According to the current rules, there is currently no expiration date set for MakerReward points.
However, points may be revoked or deducted if your content violated the Guidelines.
¶ Why were my points deducted?
Your points may have been revoked or deducted due to a violation of guidelines, such as models, print profiles, or account-related issues.
Please check the notification to see the reason for the deduction and refer to the community guidelines.
If you believe the deduction was in error, please submit an appeal on MakerWorld or submit a Makerworld support ticket.
¶ Boost
¶ What is the Boost System?
The Boost System is an incentive mechanism introduced to reward creators that invest time and effort into producing models with exquisite designs and complex structures.
For a more detailed introduction to the Boost System, please refer to: Boosting What Matters: Rewarding Engineering and Design Effort.
Users can obtain Boost Tokens through various engagments on MakerWorld and give them to their favorite creators as a sign of appreciation and motivation.
Creators who receive Boosts will be rewarded with 12 points (Boosts for Exclusive Models will worth 15 Exclusive Points).
¶ How can I obtain Boost Tokens?
You can acquire Boost Tokens through the following means:
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Boosting models with exquisite designs and complex structures within a week will increase the probability and quantity of receiving Boost Tokens in the following week.
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Within a week, the longer you spend printing models on MakerWorld (Bambu Lab printers only), the more you comment on models and provide meaningful ratings, the higher the probability and quantity of receiving Boost Tokens next week.
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When you bind a Bambu Lab printer for the first time, your account will receive 2 Boost Tokens as a one-time reward.
If multiple accounts are binded to the same machine, only the first account to bind will receive these 2 Boost Tickets.
If your account binds multiple printers, you will only receive these 2 Boost Tokens upon the first machine binding.
Please refer to Boost Rules for more information.
¶ How do we know if a model is 'exquisite in designs and complex in structures'?
Such models typically possess the following characteristics:
- The design/idea of the model is exquisite and creative.
- The structure of the model is complex and sophisticated.
- The model images are meticulously prepared, the model descriptions are detailed and accurate, and the assembly guides are comprehensive and thorough.
¶ I received two Boost Tokens. Can I convert them into points?
Boost Tokens are intended for you to rewards creators who have invested time and effort into designing ambitious models with exquisite designs and complex structures.
Unfortunately, they cannot be converted into points directly. When you Boost a model, the creator will be rewarded 12 points (or 15 exclusive points for Exclusive Models).
¶ Why do I sometimes receive 1 Boost Token and sometimes 3? How can I increase the quantity and probability of receiving Boost Tokens?
The distribution of Boost Tokens is based on the quality of the models you boost and the duration of printing models on MakerWorld.
Therefore, the number of Boost Tickets you receive will dynamically adjust according to these two factors.
Consistently boosting well-designed and structurally complex models, as well as increasing your printing time for models on MakerWorld, will help improve the probability and quantity of receiving Boost Tokens.
¶ Why did I print for a long time but not receive any Boost Tokens?
If you regularly use your Bambu Lab printer but did not receive any Boost Tokens, it may be due to the following reasons:
- You might not be printing models from MakerWorld.
- You enabled incognito printing, used LAN mode, or printed directly from an SD card.
- Comparing with other users, your printing time for MakerWorld models was relatively short.
- Comparing with other users, most of your Boost Tokens were allocated to simpler models.
- If our system detects that you Boosted accounts suspected of cheating, your account will be restricted from receiving Boost Tokens.
¶ If my account is restricted from receiving Boost Tokens, will I never be eligible to recieve again?
No. If you use your remaining Boost Tokens reasonably and improve the quality of the models you boost, you will still have the opportunity to receive Boost Tokens again.
If you do not have any remaining Boost Tokens, please elevate your printing time for MakerWorld models to obtain more Boost Tokens, and use the newly acquired Boost Tokens wisely to enhance your chances of receiving more in the future.
If you believe you have been mistakenly flagged by the system, you can submit a support ticket to seek official assistance and support.
¶ Exclusive Model Program
¶ What is the Exclusive Model Program? How can I participate?
In this program, MakerWorld offers Cash Rewards and Copyright Support for creators uploading their models exclusively to MakerWorld.
Please refer to our official Blog for more details: Exclusive Model Program: Cash Rewards and Copyright Support
Eligible creators (Accumulated Print exceed 100) are free to enter all of or part of your models into the Exclusive Model Program.
When uploading your model to MakerWorld, check the box on the Edit Model page for submission. Once successfully uploaded, your model will be a MakerWorld Exclusive Model.
Please refer to MakerWorld Exclusive Model Guideline for more information.
¶ Should I remove my models from other websites?
To join this program, the Model must be made exclusively available on MakerWorld and must be removed from any other platform before being posted, published, or shared on MakerWorld.
¶ How do Cash Rewards work?
All points earned by Exclusive Models are labeled as Exclusive Points.
In addition to redeeming items in the points shop, Exclusive Points offer the unique advantage of being convertible into cash rewards.
Each Exclusive Point is equivalent to 0.066 USD or other currencies of equal value.
For every $100 worth of Exclusive Points earned, you can request a payout. All your future cash earnings will be consolidated into the wallet in Creator Center.
¶ Why was my model removed from the Exclusive Models Program?
Please refer to MakerWorld Exclusive Model Guideline. The main reasons for model removal include:
- No print profile and actual photos:
We require the original creator to include a print profile for Exclusive Models to ensure optimal print quality. - Model does not meet the "Exclusive" nature:
Your model must be exclusively available on MakerWorld and removed from all other platforms before entering our Exclusive Program. - Model does not meet criteria of details and accuracy:
AI-generated content, Hueforges, and simple 2D models designed using existing photos are ineligible to enter the program. - Model does not meet criteria of originality:
Your model must demonstrate a certain level of originality, either in the concept or the model's design.
¶ What is the process for Exclusive Model Copyright Support?
If you meet the below conditions, you can submit a request for copyright suppport, and our staff will guide you through the next procedures.
Copyright Support Requirements:
- The infringing model is on another 3D model platform.
- Only applicable to exclusive models. 14-day exclusive models are not supported.
- Your account has accumulated over 2,000 prints, or the infringed model has received more than 500 prints.
- Your copyright support applications submitted this year are fewer than 5.
- You have filed a copyright infringement report on the 3D model platform that hosts the infringing model.
Filing a copyright report on the 3D model platform that hosts the infringing model is usually the most effective way. Please consider submitting a ticket if the platform does not take any action within 5 days after your report.
¶ Commercial License Membership
¶ What is the MakerWorld Commercial License Membership?
The MakerWorld Commercial License Membership allows creators to offer their fans and followers commercial membership subscriptions.
These subscriptions allow users to purchase commercial licenses and sell physical prints for the creator's models.
¶ Who can set up Commercial License Membership sales?
All creators who meet the following criteria can set up Commercial License Membership sales on MakerWorld.
- Followers reach 200.
- Account print reaches 600.
- All models have adhered to platform guidelines, with no removals due to rule violations in the past 90 days, except in cases where designers or models were incorrectly reported.
¶ Can I sell or buy models on MakerWorld through this Membership?
This Membership enables creators to sell commercial licenses for their models or utilize it as a donation feature.
It is worth mentioning that all of MakerWorld's models are free and not behind paywalls.
Please note that the sales of commercial licenses is strictly limited to your original 3D models.
Selling licenses for models you did not create will lead to immediate termination from the program.
For more details, please refer to our Commercial License Membership Agreement.
¶ As a creator, where can I set up my Commercial License Membership?
- Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner of MakerWorld, or go to your home page to access the Creator Center.
- On the left, you will see a tab called Commercial License Membership.
- To receive payments for your commercial license, connect your PayPal account to your MakerWorld account beforehand. This can be done in the Creator Center, under "Wallet" and then "Payout information."
- You're now ready to create your commercial license. Click "Add Membership Level" on the right to begin. Here, you can customize the level's name, monthly price, details of the commercial license itself, and the welcome message for new subscribers.
- If you're unsure about which rights to grant your subscribers, use the commercial license helper. It simplifies the process of creating a template that outlines all the rights and restrictions of your commercial license.
¶ As a creator, do I need to manually withdraw the subscription fees received from MakerWorld?
No, the subscription fees paid by users will be directly credited to the creator's PayPal account.
However, this income is subject to a 31 - day hold period.
This is to ensure the authenticity of the subscriptions, verify that neither the creator nor the subscriber has engaged in any fraudulent activities or violations of this agreement in relation to the subscription, and confirm that the subscription fees have been paid and properly settled.
¶ What are the fees for using the membership?
Funds are transferred directly from subscribers to creators, with a 10% platform fee applied to support our development and service expenses.
It is important to note that the payment transaction will be subject to additional transaction fees imposed by the current payment service provider (PayPal), which are out of MakerWorld's control.
Click on here for more details.
For instance, if your subscription is set at $10, and if PayPal issues a 2% transaction fee, the amount you are able to collect after the hold period is $10 - $1(platform fee) - $0.2(transaction fee) = $8.8
¶ How is the membership pricing determined?
Membership pricing is set by individual designers and creators, ranging from $3-$300 per month.
The cost varies based on the creator's offerings and selected subscription plans. Higher-tier plans typically provide enhanced benefits and personalized experiences tailored to each membership level.
¶ As a creator, how do I change the PayPal account for receiving payments?
- Go to Creator Center > Wallet > Payout Information > Payment Method.
- Click the three dot icon and choose "Delete" from the pop-up menu. This will redirect you to the PayPal website.
- You will see a PayPal page for managing permissions to MakerWorld. Click the "remove" button on the page to revoke the permission (link) to MakerWorld.
- Return to Creator Center > Wallet > Payout Information > Payment Method and refresh the page.
- Click "Go to link" to link another PayPal account.
Subsequent subscription/renewal fees will be charged to this new PayPal account.
To avoid potential fee collection failures, it is recommended:
- After unlinking from the old PayPal account, please link the new PayPal account as soon as possible.
- Change the PayPal account on a date when no renewals are taking place.
Note: Since we currently offer PayPal as our sole payment system, creators and subscribers need a PayPal account to set up our creator membership sales and purchases. Click here to find out whether PayPal is available in your region.
¶ As a subscriber, how can I subscribe to my favourite designers?
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Click on your avatar in the upper right corner of MakerWorld. Click on Commercial Membership to see all the active and expired memberships you've subscribed to. You can also check for recommended creators to subscribe to under “Discover More Creators”.
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Go to the homepage of the designer you wish to subscribe to, click on the "Join Commercial Membership" icon on the left, under the creator's avatar.
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Under the license section on a model page, you can also find the “Get Commercial License” click.
¶ Can I cancel my subscriptions at any time or ask for a refund?
You may terminate your membership and subscription at any time, and continue to have access to your benefits until the end of your billing cycle, but any subscription already paid will not be refunded.
If you have issues regarding the subscriptions, please contact the creator directly.
For more details, please refer to MakerWorld Commercial Membership Agreement.
¶ How can I know if a creator has updated their membership terms?
MakerWorld will send you a system notification if a creator changes their membership terms.
The notification will include a side-by-side comparison of the old and new terms for easy review.
¶ As a subscriber, how do I change the PayPal account used for payment?
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Go to Account Settings > Payment Tab.
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Click the three dots icon and choose "Delete" on the popup menu. It will bring you to PayPal website and locate in automatic payments setting. On PayPal, please follow these steps to unlink your PayPal account with MakerWorld.
- Click MAKERWORLD SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. on the left side bar. The right part of the page will show your payment information on MakerWorld.
- Click the "Cancel" button on the status row and confirm in the popup dialog. In this way, your PayPal account is unlinked with MakerWorld. No payment will happen on this account.
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Go back to MakerWorld website > Account Settings > Payment Tab.
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Click "Go to link" to link another PayPal account. Subsequent renewal fees will be automatically charged from the newly linked PayPal account.
To avoid potential renewal failures, it is recommended to：
- After unlink from the old PayPal account, please link the new PayPal account as soon as possible.
- Change the PayPal account on a date when no renewals happen.
Note: Since we currently offer PayPal as our sole payment system, creators and subscribers need a PayPal account to set up our creator membership sales and purchases. Click here to find out whether PayPal is available in your region.
¶ MakerLab
¶ What are MakerLab Credits?
Certain apps within MakerLab require the use of credits to access advanced features and resources, including professional tools and services, aimed at ensuring users have the best possible experience and outcomes.
For instance, using tools like Make My Statue and PrintMon Maker requires credits.
Users can exchange points for MakerLab credits in MakerWorld points shop.
¶ Can models created using MakerLab be used for commercial purposes?
MakerLab does not impose commercial use restrictions on most generated models.
When a model is successfully created and downloaded in MakerLab, a pop-up message will appear on the page. Please refer to the message for specific details.
