> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monasheng.gitbook.io/zerotohero/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monasheng.gitbook.io/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/core-skills.md).

# Core Skills

The following pages contain the *bare minimum* information required to realise an idea modelled in CAD as a printed part:

1. [STL Export](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/core-skills/stl-export.md)
2. [Slicing](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/core-skills/slicing.md)
3. [Printing](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/core-skills/printing.md)

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After developing these *Core Skills*, you should round out your understanding by consulting the [Advanced Skills](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills.md) topics:

1. [Advanced Slicing](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-slicing.md), including [Layer Height](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-slicing/layer-height.md), [Part Orientation](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-slicing/part-orientation.md), and [Supports](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-slicing/supports.md).
2. [Advanced Joinery](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-joinery.md), including [Glueing and Plastic Welding](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-joinery/glueing-and-plastic-welding.md) and [Threaded Inserts & Non-Permanent Fasteners](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-joinery/threaded-inserts-and-non-permanent-fasteners.md), and,
3. [Advanced CAD](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-cad.md), including [3D Printing Tolerances & Fits](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-cad/3d-printing-tolerances-and-fits.md), and[CAD for 3D Printing](/zerotohero/3d-printing-zero-to-hero/advanced-skills/advanced-cad/cad-for-3d-printing.md).
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