ideaMaker is a slicing software that can convert 3D models into G-Code instructions that can be recognized by 3D printers. ideaMaker is suitable for Raise3D equipment. If third-party equipment is used, you can also adjust the relevant parameters in ideaMaker.
Currently ideaMaker supports Windows, MAC, Linux32-bit and Linux64-bit systems.
Figure 1 Download the ideaMaker installation package
Microsoft Windows XP or later, 64-bit recommended
Mac OS X v10.10 or later
Ubuntu 14.04 or later
2GB of RAM, 8GB or more recommended
OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Intel® Core 2 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor; 2 GHz or faster processor
2.0 GB or more of available hard-disk space
1280 x 800 display with 32-bit color and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM
Figure 2 Uninstall the previous ideaMaker version
Figure 3 Close the ideaMaker running in background
Figure 4 Enter the ideaMaker installer
Figure 5 Read the installation license agreement
Figure 6 Select the installation path
Note: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable is auto checked by the installation software. If you have installed that in your computer before, you don’t need to select it again.
Figure 7 Select the components
Figure 8 The installation is complete
Figure 9 Complete the installation process
Figure 10 Run ideaMaker
A) The installation package was not fully downloaded. You can try to re-download the installation packaging.
Figure 11 The installation package was not fully downloaded
B) Error opening file for writing, if you encounter this error during installation, try to close the ideaMaker running in background via task manager, then click “Retry” to install again.
Figure 12 Close the ideaMaker running in background and click “Retry »