How to convert Solidworks Part into STL format File for 3d printing ?

What is the ways to convert SLDPART file into STL and then into GCODE for 3d printing

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Hi Gan,

You can convert solidwork part into stl format file with following steps:

•After designing your parts and saving it as a solidworks part (.sldprt), go to save as, and save it as an STL (.stl) file. The reason for saving twice is that solidworks won’t let you edit an STL file.

•Then you need a slicing program, some good free ones for download are Cura, Slic3r or repitier. Once downloaded and installed, you open your part, set your print parameters and slice the model.

•This will give output as a .geode file that can then be used with your 3D printer to produce your model.

Please note that it can take a while to tweak your print settings to get the slicing program you choose to produce really good results.

click "save as" and select Stl file format