What is the difference between a print and a collection?

What is the difference between a print and a collection?

Summary

A print is the grouping of files .stl, .3mf, and supplemental files.

Who this is for

  • New users learning how STL Stash is organized.

What to expect

  • A single print can stand alone. A collection helps organize multiple prints without replacing them.
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