{"id":1738,"date":"2015-05-02T17:16:57","date_gmt":"2015-05-02T16:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/en\/?p=1738"},"modified":"2023-01-31T15:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:54:33","slug":"tutorial-how-to-use-pepakura-designer-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/en\/tutorial-how-to-use-pepakura-designer-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: How to use Pepakura Designer software"},"content":{"rendered":"<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3005046356570255\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Head post -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3005046356570255\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"3907027242\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this tutorial is to teach you the basics of Pepakura Designer, a papercraft software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with a short presentation:<br>Tama Software offers a small range of Pepakura softwares intended for papercrafts creation. Among these softwares may be found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pepakura Viewer<\/strong>, a free software that allows to view and print premade papercrafts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pepakura Designer<\/strong>, a paid software ($38), that allows to create papercrafts from 3D models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, we will talk about Pepakura Designer. If you don&#8217;t want to pay for it, the trial version offers you the same functionalities as the commercial one, except for the saving and exporting files options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download these softwares here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tamasoft.co.jp\/pepakura-en\/\">www.tamasoft.co.jp\/pepakura-en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Preparing \/ Finding a 3D model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that Pepakura Designer is NOT a 3D creation software. It means that you won&#8217;t be able to create a papercraft directly from this software. You will have to import a 3D model and then transform it into paper patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the object of your dreams, different options are possible :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Ideal Path:<\/strong> Someone already prepared a .pdo file (Pepakura file) and shared it for free (or not) on the internet. In this case, JACKPOT! You can directly print \/ cut \/ glue \/ pull your hair out \/ show off. Small tip: To find the Holy Grail, search for &#8220;&lt;name of the object&gt; .pdo&#8221; with Google.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using an existing 3D model:<\/strong> If you didn&#8217;t find a premade Pepakura file, you will have to search for a 3D model of your object on the internet and prepare it. Mostly, you will find .obj files that can be imported in Pepakura Designer (a list of supported file formats is available on Tamasoftware&#8217;s website). There are a lot of websites providing free 3D files. You should find what you are looking for quite easily. Once your file is imported, you will have to transform it into a pattern (see the following steps).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating a 3D model:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re not familiar with 3D creation softwares&#8230; brace yourself. I personally use 3Ds max, but you can find a free alternative called \u2018Blender\u2019. There is a bunch of tutos on the internet if you want to try CAD design. It is a loooong learning curve but if you are motivated, you will finally be able to create nearly everything you want to. Good luck \ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. User interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When opening Pepakura Designer, the screen displays:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-857\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1525\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Interface\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1.jpg 1525w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1-600x362.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1-1200x725.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1-585x353.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1-500x302.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Interface1-835x504.jpg 835w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1525px) 100vw, 1525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautifull huh ? \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the toolbar to edit your 3D object or your 2D pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In this 3D model area, you can view your object and move it in all axes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is the area where your object will be displayed in a pattern version (flat). It depends on the final object size, but generally you will have more than a simple A4 paper. \ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3005046356570255\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3005046356570255\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5610937257\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. &#8220;Unfolding&#8221; a 3D model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start: open your file (.pdo, .obj, etc.) by clicking on &#8220;File&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Open&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-print-settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-print-settings.png\" alt=\"Print and paper settings Pepakura\" class=\"wp-image-1611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-print-settings.png 260w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-print-settings-239x450.png 239w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-print-settings-199x375.png 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\">\n<p> IMPORTANT: check that the paper size is set to A4 (or any other format available in your printer). There is nothing more frustrating than preparing a good pattern and having to start all over again because of a wrong paper size&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Click on &#8220;File&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Print and Paper Settings&#8230;&#8221; and set the &#8220;Paper size&#8221; on A4. Check &#8220;Print lines clearly&#8221; (folding lines will be cleaner when printing). The unfold button allows you to transform your 3D model automatically into a printable and foldable pattern. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-pepakura-unfold.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-pepakura-unfold.jpg\" alt=\"Bouton Unflod Pepakura\" class=\"wp-image-1610\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p> When you click on this button, the pattern of your 3D model appears in the right area. The software will adjust the pattern to an A4 size by default, which might reduce the model under its original size. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-835x580.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-796\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-835x580.jpg\" alt=\"Left: model shrinked on one A4 sheet \/ Right: real size model ( spread over twenty sheets)\" class=\"wp-image-1612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-835x580.jpg 835w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-585x406.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale-500x347.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Scale.jpg 1162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: model shrinked on one A4 sheet \/ Right: real size model ( spread over twenty sheets)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Change-scale.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Change-scale.jpg\" alt=\"Tuto-Pepakura-Change scale\" class=\"wp-image-1613\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>To correct the size of your object, go to &#8220;2D Menu&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Change Scale&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Scale Factor&#8221;. In this window, enter the final dimensions of your object: height, width, depth (beware, these are displayed in millimeters). Tip : if your 3D model has already the correct dimensions straight from the beginning, try to change the scale factor by 1 or 10. Most of the time, you will obtain the initial size of your object.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your model is correctly scaled, you should have an epic mess in the right area&#8230; Indeed, the software spreads the pieces of your papercraft on several A4 sheets. Let&#8217;s start with the cleaning work!<br>With a good cleaning, you can save time and paper, so don&#8217;t underestimate this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Edit-flaps1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"189\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Edit-flaps1.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Edit Flaps\" class=\"wp-image-1634\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Flaps.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Flaps.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura edit flaps\" class=\"wp-image-1615\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p> First, adjust the size of the flaps: click on &#8220;Edit Flaps&#8221; tool, check &#8220;Change Shape&#8221; and enter the height of your flaps in millimeters (5mm is quite good). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-pepakura-Edit-flaps.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-pepakura-Edit-flaps.gif\" alt=\"Pepakura change flaps size\" class=\"wp-image-1614\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> The result should already be more readable. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-button.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-button.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Divide\" class=\"wp-image-1619\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Next step: cut the pattern in more logical pieces. For this purpose, use &#8220;Divide\/Connect Faces&#8221; tool: hover the fold you want to cut\/connect, click and that&#8217;s it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-823\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Divide\" class=\"wp-image-1618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Divide-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Green = you divide<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-822\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Connect\" class=\"wp-image-1617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Connect-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Red = you connect<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Try to make symmetrical pieces and bring the small elements together to avoid gluing pieces that are to tiny and difficult to assemble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Select-Rotate.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Select-Rotate.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Select and Rotate\" class=\"wp-image-1620\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Now that your pieces are done, use &#8220;Select and move&#8221; and &#8220;Rotate part&#8221; tools to better align the pieces on the sheets. Group them and save place by putting small pieces in the blanks between bigger parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large img-lb\"><a class=\"img-lb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-1200x715.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1790\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-1200x715.jpg\" alt=\"A nice clean file :)\" class=\"wp-image-1790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-1200x715.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-600x358.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-1536x915.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-1600x953.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-585x349.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-500x298.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean-835x498.jpg 835w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pep-clean.jpg 1633w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A nice clean file \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re nearly done! Last setting but not least: by default, Pepakura prints your pattern without the small numbers that are however necessary to know which piece comes with another. Go to &#8220;2D Menu&#8221; and check &#8220;Show Edge ID&#8221; to display them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Edge-id.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Edge-id.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Show Edge Id\" class=\"wp-image-1623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Edge-id.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Edge-id-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Show-edge-id-mini.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Show-edge-id-mini.gif\" alt=\"Pepakura Show edge ID\" class=\"wp-image-1624\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the same for the page numbers (this is useful if you want to be sure you have all the sheets printed before you start cutting them). Go to &#8220;2D Menu&#8221; and click on &#8220;Show Page Number&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Pepakura should be ready for printing, go to &#8220;File&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Print&#8221;, select your favorite printer, click on OK and let&#8217;s go! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BONUS :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, here is a checklist before you print your Pepakura, and a few tips about the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checklist&nbsp; before printing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Paper size set on A4<br>&#8211; Object dimensions (&#8220;2D Menu&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Change Scale&#8221;)<br>&#8211; Flap numbers (&#8220;Show edge ID&#8221; checked in &#8220;2D Menu&#8221;)<br>&#8211; Page numbers (&#8220;Show page ID&#8221; checked in &#8220;2D Menu&#8221;)<br>&#8211; Flaps size (&#8220;2D Menu&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Edit Mode&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Edit Flaps&#8221;)<br>&#8211; Paper and ink in your printer (obviously&#8230;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips :<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding a texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add a texture to your object, whether to use it as a final object if you only want to build a papercraft or to guide you when assembling the Pepakura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to :<br>First of all, you need a texture. Most of the time, the texture is provided with the 3D file you download. It is an image (.jpg, .png, .tgz&#8230;) where everything seems flat. Go to &#8220;Settings&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Texture Settings&#8221;, then click on &#8220;Specify texture image&#8221;. Select your texture, click OK and look at the result!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-300x300.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Texture helmet\" class=\"wp-image-1627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-375x375.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-Settings-300x362.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-Settings-300x362.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Textutre Settings\" class=\"wp-image-1626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-Settings-300x362.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-Settings-310x375.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Texture-Settings.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-300x283.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"Helmet textured\" class=\"wp-image-1625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-600x566.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-585x552.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-397x375.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture-500x472.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-3D-Texture.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoothing edges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you craft an object with Pepakura, the result is often cubic, with sharp edges. You can soften this effect with a simple operation on Pepakura Designer. Beware, this method doesn&#8217;t change your 3D object. The result may vary widely depending on the case, and sometimes your Pepakura would be too difficult to assemble in the end. It is therefore to be used with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept is simple: the software hides some edges from a certain folding degree. Pepakura shows every edge whose angle is lower or equal to 175\u00b0 by default.<br>When you change this setting to show less edges, the result is smoother.<br>Click on &#8220;Settings&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Other settings&#8221; and change the &#8220;Threshold&#8221; value. Adjust as you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Lissage.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Lissage.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura Setting\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Lissage.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Lissage-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Lissage-387x375.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That&#8217;s all folks!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do now is to cut\/fold\/glue everything&#8230;<br>Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask questions by leaving a comment! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-600x526.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-851\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-600x526.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura finished with resin\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-600x526.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-585x513.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-427x375.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage-500x439.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-pliage.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Pepakura finished with resin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-600x398.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-852\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"Plastiline on Pepakura\" class=\"wp-image-1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-585x388.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline-190x125.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Plastiline.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Plastiline on Pepakura<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-853\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini.jpg\" alt=\"Pepakura painted\" class=\"wp-image-1631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini-585x388.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.blackowlstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Tuto-Pepakura-Casque-fini-190x125.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Helmet painted! 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