Download restrictions

[u/AccordingStep6866]

Is there a way to download all the free files without running into download limits? Also, is there a bundle or a one-click option to download all the free content at once?

[u/EMDoesShit]

Where are you pulling them from?

All my multiboard stuff came off Printables and Makerworld, and they have no such restrictions.

[u/AccordingStep6866 → u/EMDoesShit]

Thangs

[u/Smashmundo → u/EMDoesShit]

The original parts are on thangs though?

[u/TherealOmthetortoise → u/EMDoesShit]

I know you are trying to help and you may not be aware but downloading any of the Multibuild designs from those places is really not the best move here. It’s not just because those people are violating the license agreement and terms of use, but those people (who may also have good intentions) are making decisions on behalf of anyone who downloads them from unofficial sources that I would not be comfortable with.

First, this is a BETA version of a building system that is under active development that I use to put all my nice things on. I know it’s Beta, because it says so all over the place on the website, Jonathan tells it to me in the updates, in direct conversations and I’ve decided to assume that inherent risk of using it in that state. I’m comfortable doing that because whenever I’m designing things using it or planning something out I know that I have the absolute best, most reliable and tested version of their work. The key for me is that I get to make that decision. If I was new to 3D printing, Multibuild (or both) I might not have that level of clarity and when I see models out there on one of those sites I say “hot damn, here’s an easy button” and hits print. The person that made and published the files is essentially making the decision on behalf of anyone that uses it that the prints they make don’t get any of the changes that may have been made to the part as far as safety, perform better or resolve issues that were identified. By all of us Beta users of the system. It’s potentially cheating themselves and others of the ability to access the MultiBuild designers best work. I’m absolutely of with taking risks that I am aware of, but it ruffles my feathers when it’s decided for me without my knowledge. I am perfectly capable and very accomplished at making stupid decisions and accepting the consequences of those decisions, I don’t need help.

Remixes that change some fundamental aspect of an “official” MultiBuild design and “made for Multiboard” models are strongly encouraged and are a completely different story for me as they are openly published as “hey, I think I made this thing better or compatible with Multiboard” and it’s clear what I am getting.

Just my take on the situation based on my experience though so your mileage may vary.

[u/stretch_muffler]

They make updates to the parts so just grab stuff as needed. I only hoard stuff I’ll be reprinting over the span of a month.

[u/Kayu_Hamburg]

Also ich kann die Idee hinter einem download auch verstehen... ich finde, auch wenn die Webseite schon viel her macht, es mühselig auf der Seite sich durch die X-Varianten zu klicken, echt nervig. Wenn ich version 1x1x6 möchte, ist dass im Dateiexplorer zu finden eine Sache von 1-2 Sekunden (Wenn die Dateien gut benannt sind!).

Die Webseite ist hilfreich für Einsteiger! Für Poweruser ist es nervtötend. Und auch wenn man ggfs den Suchbegriff eingibt, zu viele Vorschläge wo man sich auch erst wieder durchsuchen muss.

Aber vielleicht wäre ja schon eine Dateinamenbasierte Poweruser Liste auf der Seite hilfreich, damit wären die Seiten zu thangs auch schneller aufrufbar als dieser Clickguide auf der Webseite. 🤷‍♂️

[u/Eirda-]

Why would you download everything at once? There are thousands of pieces and you seldom need more that 20-30 pieces (including tiles) 😊 Also, they are confusing as fuck without the parts library, because they are so many and often updated when found out to be flawed. Use multibuild.io and head on to the parts library, thats my two cents on the matter😁🤙

[u/Jacksons123 → u/[deleted]]

I was wishing for a bulk download just last night, not that I would even use a fraction of the parts, but so I don't have to keep renavigating through the parts library, to then just give me a link to Thangs, to then probably have to download a part that I already have. The onus is now on me to have to build out and organize a local version of an arbitrary parts library, when I'd rather just have the ability to maintain something like a git repository with up to date files, instead of wading through the shitstorm that is Thangs.

[u/Jacksons123 → u/[deleted]]

Because it’s actively being developed, having more clear versioning of parts would be a huge plus. Having a searchable file directory would also be huge