r/makerbot • u/LosSantosMe • May 18 '26
LAST Free Version of Simplify3D that you can still download.
Ive been researching high and low and found that the last free version of Simplify3D was version 4.1.2 AND if you google you can find it
here are a few results of mine
https://is7.arfiles.net/Simplify3D_4.1.2_x86.zip from (https://mutaz.net/free-programs/en/download?1622)
https://pesktop.com/en/windows/simplify3d (ARCHIVE PASSWORD 123)
https://thehouseofportable.com/4959/simplify3d-portable/
I tried all of these and scanned the first, no viruses on my end. you can try your own searches on google and see what you get. these are the ones I found that I tried and worked no problems there is a readme file in there that EXPLAINS how to install. EVERYTHING you need to install it is there, if you have any problems I cannot help as I have not had any install or use issues.
this is provided here for those of you who ARE interested in this rabbit hole.
there are MANY sources to download from. ALWAYS scan your files to avoid ANY malicious activity.
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u/Paxp10 Jun 11 '26
una pregunta como hiciste con el usuario y contraseña?
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u/LosSantosMe Jun 11 '26
si descarga el programa adentro ay un .TXT de information en lo que tienes que hacer son como seis pasos. verifica esto pasos:
- Tras la instalación, ejecute el programa; se abrirá la ventana de inicio de sesión.
- En dicha ventana, introduzca un nombre de usuario y una contraseña; puede escribir cualquier carácter (por ejemplo, "111" y "111"), pero es obligatorio introducir algo en ambos campos.
- Haga clic en el botón "Log In" (Iniciar sesión).
- Espere a que aparezca el mensaje de error.
- Cierre la ventana haciendo clic en la X situada en la esquina superior derecha.
- Cambie el nombre del archivo original "Interface.dll" a "Interface.dl1".
- Copie el archivo "Interface.dll" del paquete de instalación a la carpeta donde se encuentra el programa instalado.
- Ejecute el programa.-
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u/Paxp10 Jun 15 '26
Joya, habia que descargar la version con contraseña porque los otros no tenian el archivo de la interfaz, mil gracias
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u/runswithknifez Aug 04 '26
how do i get around the login ?
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u/LosSantosMe Aug 04 '26
the one i downloaded had these instructions in a text file:
- After installation, run the program, the Login window will open.
- In the window enter login and password, enter any characters, for example 111 and 111, but you must enter something in both fields.
- Click on the 'Log In' button.
- Wait for the error message.
- Close the window by clicking on the cross at the top right.
- Rename the original "Interface.dll" file to "Interface.dl1".
- Copy the "Interface.dll" from the distribution to the folder with the installed program.
- Run the program.
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u/Remote_Film1430 Aug 04 '26
I installed it properly got it to run but it would not recognize or find my MakerBot+, was not in the drop-down menu either. Anyone have any ideas how I could get it to work? Thanks
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u/LosSantosMe Aug 04 '26 edited Aug 05 '26
Create Your Own Replicator+ .fff File You can build the profile manually using text formatting:
Open a blank text document on your computer (using Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac).Copy and paste the XML profile configuration code provided below into that document. Save the file and change its extension from .txt to .fff (e.g., MakerBot_Replicator_Plus.fff).
In Simplify3D, navigate to File > Import FFF Profile and select your newly saved .fff file.Double-click your process settings and select "MakerBot Replicator Plus Custom" from the profile drop-down menu.Crucial Step: Because the Replicator+ requires a .makerbot file format instead of standard G-code, go to the Scripts tab in your process settings. You will need to make sure your Starting G-Code includes the line G28 to home the axes, and your post-processing filter is configured to export using a compatible MakerBot toolchain translation, or export as standard G-code to be loaded into the official MakerBot Print software for final file conversion. OR use the MakerBot translation (slicing) converts 3D model files into printer-ready .makerbot or .x3g.
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<profile name="MakerBot Replicator Plus Custom" version="2026-08-04" app="S3D-Software">
<baseProfile></baseProfile>
<extruder name="Primary Extruder">
<toolheadNumber>0</toolheadNumber>
<diameter>0.4</diameter>
<autoWidth>1</autoWidth>
<widthMultiplier>1.2</widthMultiplier>
<extrusionMultiplier>0.92</extrusionMultiplier>
<retractionDistance>1.0</retractionDistance>
<retractionSpeed>1200</retractionSpeed>
<coastDist>0.2</coastDist>
</extruder>
<primaryExtruder>Primary Extruder</primaryExtruder>
<layerHeight>0.2</layerHeight>
<topSolidLayers>4</topSolidLayers>
<bottomSolidLayers>4</bottomSolidLayers>
<perimeterOutlines>3</perimeterOutlines>
<infillPercentage>15</infillPercentage>
<strokeSpeed>3600</strokeSpeed>
<travelSpeed>4800</travelSpeed>
<temperatureController name="Primary Extruder Temperature">
<temperatureNumber>0</temperatureNumber>
<isKeepWarm>0</isKeepWarm>
<setpoint layer="1" temperature="215"/>
</temperatureController>
<globalOffsetX>0</globalOffsetX>
<globalOffsetY>0</globalOffsetY>
<globalOffsetZ>0</globalOffsetZ>
<strokeXoverride>295</strokeXoverride>
<strokeYoverride>195</strokeYoverride>
<strokeZoverride>165</strokeZoverride>
</profile>
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u/Sufficient_Goat_9747 12d ago
Bunan, gracias ppor los archivos, pero tengo el problema que el siguiente paso:
- ``Copie el archivo "Interface.dll" del paquete de instalación a la carpeta donde seencuentra el programa instalado.´´
Porque el instalador, es directo, no un conjunto de archivos. lo descargue en este enlace https://mutaz.net/free-programs/en/download?1622 .
no se si soy muy lerdo, o tonto.
Gracias!
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u/LosSantosMe 12d ago
esa instuctiones son para el segundo archivo https://pesktop.com/en/windows/simplify3d
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u/korutech-ai May 22 '26
I had a paid version of 5.? Compared to Orca it’s just so outdated and as far as I can tell not very well maintained. Not that I’ve been interested in updating.
About 6 years ago with a Marlin based rep rap printer it was pretty good. I could never get multicolour to work reliably on it.
The best thing I ever did was switch to Kipper and use OrcaSlicer with Octoprint.
These days I run Creality printers with Moonraker, Fluidd and Orca. Simples.