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# Ideamaker

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> IdeaMaker is a 3D printing preparation solution that slices models and integrates with Raise3D's printer management platform.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Ideamaker?

3D printing enthusiasts, engineers, designers, educators, manufacturers, and medical professionals

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Raise3D Technologies

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available)
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Data Import/Export
- Drag & Drop

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31236/3d-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [3DPrinterOS](https://www.capterra.ie/software/210581/3dprinteros) — 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
2. [KiCad EDA](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1045560/kicad-eda) — 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
3. [Mastercam](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1013038/mastercam) — 4.2/5 (6 reviews)
4. [Slic3r](https://www.capterra.ie/software/210452/slic3r) — 4.3/5 (15 reviews)
5. [Lightwave3D](https://www.capterra.ie/software/201852/lightwave3d) — 3.8/5 (4 reviews)

## Reviews

### "One of the most powerful slicing softwares out there" — 5.0/5

> **Vasilis** | *16 December 2022* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Wide range of supported printers: Ideamaker is compatible with a large number of 3D printers from different manufacturers, making it a versatile slicer software option. Advanced slicing options: Ideamaker offers a number of options for optimizing your prints, including support for different infill patterns, the ability to fine-tune the layer height and give custom surface pattern to 3d prints.
> 
> **Cons**: Limited file format support: Ideamaker only supports a few file formats, such as .STL and .OBJ, which may be limiting for users who work with other file formats. Some features may be confusing for beginners: While Ideamaker is generally user-friendly, some of its advanced features may be confusing or intimidating for users who are new to 3D printing or slicer software.

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### "Idea maker the great free choice" — 5.0/5

> **William** | *23 September 2021* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The available support structures, software is free, offers many great features, offers premium features for free
> 
> **Cons**: Complex, profiles are available for Raise3D printer, they offer community profiles via the idea maker library
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> Great product

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/201063/ideamaker)

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