How To Install amf-to-stl on Kali Linux

One-liner install command

For those in a hurry, here's a one-line installation command:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt -y install slic3r

But if you are interested in the detailed steps with descriptions, the following information is for you.

What is amf-to-stl and what are the ways to install it?

Before beginning this tutorial, you will need access to a server or computer running Kali Linux. This guide was written specifically with a server running Kali Linux in mind, although it should also work on older, supported versions of the operating system.

Also, make sure you are running a regular, non-root user with sudo privileges configured on your server. When you have an account available, log in as your non-root user to begin.

There are several ways to install amf-to-stl on Kali Linux. You can use (links are clickable):

In the following sections, we will describe each method in detail. You can choose one of them or refer to the recommended one.

Install amf-to-stl using apt-get

First, update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt-get database, You can install amf-to-stl using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install slic3r

Install amf-to-stl using apt

Because amf-to-stl is available in Kali Linux’s default repositories, it is possible to install it from these repositories using the apt packaging system.

To begin, update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, You can install amf-to-stl using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install slic3r

Install amf-to-stl using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Kali Linux. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating aptitude database, You can install amf-to-stl by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install slic3r

How to upgrade (update) a single package amf-to-stl using apt-get?

First, you will need to update packages index. Run update command as usual:

sudo apt-get update

Next, to upgrade only the amf-to-stl, e.g. single package, you should use the following format with the apt-get command/apt command:

sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install slic3r

Note that this command will not install any new packages! If you wish to install the package if it doesn't exist you may leave out --only-upgrade part.

sudo apt-get install slic3r

How To Uninstall amf-to-stl from Kali Linux

To uninstall only the amf-to-stl package you can execute the following command:

sudo apt-get remove slic3r

Uninstall amf-to-stl and all its dependencies

To uninstall amf-to-stl and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Kali Linux, you can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove slic3r

Remove amf-to-stl with all configurations and data

To remove amf-to-stl configuration and data from your system you can run the following purge command:

sudo apt-get -y purge slic3r

Remove amf-to-stl completely (configurations, data and all of its dependencies)

And lastly, you can run the next command to remove absolutely everything related to amf-to-stl package, e.g.: configurations, data and all of its dependencies. Just use this command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge slic3r

Extra info and code examples

Slic3r converts digital 3D models into printing instructions (G-code) for your 3D printer. It cuts the model into horizontal slices (layers), generates toolpaths to fill them and calculates the amount of material to be extruded. Slic3r supports input in the STL, AMF and OBJ formats, and can output G-code for several series of 3D printers, including RepRap, Ultimaker, Makerbot, as well as SVG files for DLP printers. It can be used with a graphical interface, or in batch mode via the command-line.

Conclusion

You now have a full guide on how to install amf-to-stl using apt, apt-get and aptitude tools. Also, we showed how to update as a single package and different ways to uninstall the amf-to-stl from Kali Linux.

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