Makers will likely come across numerous STL files as they explore the various forums dedicated to the craft. They're frequently posted on print-sharing sites like Thingiverse and MyMiniFactory.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to 3D print your very own miniatures for D&D or other tabletop experiences.

When you're done, click Design > Download for 3D Printing and you'll immediately get an STL file you can load into your printer.

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If you forget this part and save your model as a .STL file without settling them your printer will try to print your model in midair which will make a lovely 3D model of spaghetti rather than the ...

STL format is, by comparison, almost trivial to implement. This has in part contributed to the inertia keeping STL as the format making the 3D printing world go round. Want to try it out?

This Getting started guide on how to use 3D builder app in Windows will show you how to edit objects, duplicate, import and print 3D objects.