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# ideaMaker Reviews
**Vendor:** Raise3D  
**Category:** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)  
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 4
## About ideaMaker
Prepare files for printing with ideaMaker; Raise3D's unique slicing software. It's user friendly interface can prepare .STL, .OBJ and .3MF files in as little as 4 clicks, while it's powerful settings provide limitless customization for advanced users. Designed specifically for Raise3D printers, slicing with ideaMaker is fast, efficient, and completely free.




## ideaMaker Reviews
  ### 1. Best idea to innovate

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Dhruvil A. | Software Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 06, 2023

**What do you like best about ideaMaker?**

The main part i like about it is user friendly interface with customizable slicer settings

**What do you dislike about ideaMaker?**

While for using this, one need to learn some of the things very hard and limited customised option for users are it's disadvantage

**What problems is ideaMaker solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It simplify the 3D printing workflow and reducing print time and material waste is the best part that benefit me.


## ideaMaker Discussions
  - [What is ideaMaker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ideamaker-used-for)

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## ideaMaker Features
**File Support - Additive Manufacturing**
- STL Compatible
- 3MF Compatible
- OBJ Compatible

**File Editing - Additive Manufacturing**
- Mesh Repair
- File Editing

**Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing**
- Standalone Slicer
- Inetgrated 3D Modeling

**Software Type - Additive Manufacturing**
- Cloud-based Platform
- Downloadable Application

**Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing**
- AI Text-to-Image
- AI Text-to-3D

**Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing**
- Material Management
- Building Simulation
- Slicing Optimization

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