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Description

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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Info

Make sure to tick the Publish box to make the post-processing available to the user.

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Info

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 Already Configured on Another Material

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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

  1. In the Admin Panel go to Home › Catalogue › Post processing products

  2. Click on Add Post Processing Product

  3. Configure the new type given the available fields (see description below)

  4. Save

Field

Description

Name

The name of the new post-processing type, e.g. Sanding 400

Slug

A unique internal variable, e.g. sanding_400

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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