Configuring Post-Processing Methods for Your Materials
- Youri Seichter (Deactivated)
- Dominik Lindenberger
- Brian Crotty (Unlicensed)
- Waldo (Unlicensed)
The 3YOURMIND platform allows you to setup post-processing methods independently from materials to streamline the setup and management process. The customer can select multiple post-processing methods in a single step to create accurate pricing no matter what final product they select.
Configuring Post-Processing Methods for Materials
To select and configure a standard post-processing method for a material, follow these steps:
In the Service Panel, go to Materials
Select the Material for which you want to add Post-processing options
Select Post-Processing in the action bar
Click the button Add Post-processing method
Configure all applicable fields according to the table below
If you want to publish the post-processing immediately, enabled Offered
Add the post-processing by clicking Add Post-processing method
Field | 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. |
Make sure to tick the Publish box to make the post-processing available to the user.
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
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.
Go to Offers and select a 3D Production Offer
Select Post-Processing
Click the button Import from Another Material
Select an existing method from the list
Click Save
Duplicating Post-Processing Criteria
The Post-Processing Pricing Criteria are specific to each material and not to each method.
When you use the Add Existing button, the criteria are copied from the existing post-processing method and can then be adjusted for that specific material without affecting pricing for the post-processing method on other materials.
Enabling Multiple Post-Processing Methods
For materials that use two or more post-processing methods, that option can be enabled for the user.
Go to Offers and select a 3D Production Offer
Select Post-Processing
Toggle Allow Multiple Post-Processes
If enabled, the user can then select multiple Post-Processing Methods for each material during checkout.
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 |
|---|---|
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
The most common source of errors in pricing is overlap between the parent materials and the post-processing methods. It is important to determine which elements of pricing will be accounted for in each pricing formula and coordinate the two different settings (Material and Post-Processing). The recommended process is to think through which criteria are assigned to each method using the following checklist:
Pricing Formula
Manual Pricing
Lead Time
Accepted Model Dimensions
Available Colors
Production Status
Datasheets