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Method | The name of the post-processing method that will be shown to customers in the basket. |
Type | Select the (unique) type of post-processing from a standard list. You cannot select the same type for different post-processings on the same material. E.g. if you want to offer multiple versions of Sanding, you need to add additional post-processing types in the admin panel first. |
Description | A brief explanation of the post-processing method that will be shown to customers in the basket. This will help customers understand what the method involves. |
Accepted 3D Model Dimensions | The range of dimensions that the post-processing method can accommodate. This should be specified in terms of minimum and maximum values for X, Y and Z. |
Production Time | The estimated minimum and maximum days it takes to complete the post-processing method. This will be shown to customers in the basket. |
Pricing Formula | The formula used to calculate the cost of the post-processing method. This could be based on factors like the volume of the 3D model, the time it takes to complete the post-processing, and the cost of materials used. For more details see Post Processing Pricing Scripts |
Enable Manual Pricing | A toggle that allows you to manually set the price for the post-processing method, overriding the pricing formula. |
Colors | The colors available for this post-processing method. If the method involves coloring the 3D model, specify the colors that customers can choose from. |
Offered | A toggle to indicate whether the post-processing method is currently being offered. If it's not, it won't be shown to customers in the basket. |
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Make sure to tick the Publish box to make the post-processing available to the user. |
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The use of standard Post-Processing Types ensures that post-processing methods are comparable across different Services. An OEM can thus specify the necessary post-processing methods for a given part and be sure that any Supplier knows exactly which PP is meant. |
Assigning Existing Post-Processing Methods
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Already Configured on Another Material
Many of your materials will reuse the same post-processing methods and pricing formulas. By assigning them to multiple production methods, you can save time and simplify updating of pricing.
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If enabled, the user can then select multiple Post-Processing Methods for each material during checkout.
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Adding Additional Post-Processing Types
In the Admin Panel go to Home › Catalogue › Post processing products
Click on Add Post Processing Product
Configure the new type given the available fields (see description below)
Save
Field | Description |
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Name | The name of the new post-processing type, e.g. Sanding 400 |
Slug | A unique internal variable, e.g. |
Applicable material categories | Choose one or several material categories for which this PP type is applicable. The selected categories determine for which material this PP type is shown. |
Description | An optional description of this type. This description is currently not shown in the application. |
Troubleshooting Pricing Formulas
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