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wattronix

Thanks for all the support.
Things are just fine now.
Ron

wattronix

I have not found a way to open an existing g-code file in order to make a change to the process settings. There is no "Open" selection under "File" within Simplify3D. If I click on a g-code within a hard drive folder, the file opens in 'save to disk" mode. The file disappear...

wattronix

Hello Zemlin, You solved this one on the first try. I changed the 3mm of Extra Inflation Distance in the file to zero and the surprise supports are gone. Thank you very much. Can you advise what the Extra Inflation Distance feature is normally used for, how it causes these surprises, etc. There is n...

wattronix

Why wouldn't you print that box with the top lid on the surface of the bed? You wouldn't need any support in that case... Thanks for your feedback. Yes, of course, I normally strive to avoid supports but I am counting on the closed top orientation to give me a better aesthetic look (surface finish)...

wattronix

Fancy Box.STL In a simple box design (90 degree corners, vertical sides, horizontal top) (box shelled on bottom), requesting auto-generated supports puts support within shelled bottom opening. Then a surprise set of external supports appear along the exterior walls when "Prepare To Print"...

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How to recall an existing g-code to make a change?

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