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Multiple layer height

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:01 pm
by MaherGBR
It'd be really good to specify multiple print resolutions/heights during a single print.

For example, having a print do:
Layers 1-12 at 0.3mm
Layers 13+ at 0.1mm

This would speed up fine-resolution prints immensely - allowing the bulk of printing to be done at a low resolution then switching to a fine detail resolution when its really needed (e.g at the top of the print - where the detail is).

implementation would be the same UI as the Per-Layer fan/temperature set points.

p.s. I know this has been requested before, but in 2018 and 2017 respectively: its been a while :)

Re: Multiple layer height

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:41 pm
by dkightley
This is exactly what the multiple process capability will allow....and as an added bonus, allow other settings to be different as well!

I can see a problem there just being ONE setting that can be changed at a specific layer. Other users will want other settings changeable as well......and the solution is multiple profiles!

Re: Multiple layer height

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:50 am
by parallyze
MaherGBR wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:41 pm p.s. I know this has been requested before, but in 2018 and 2017 respectively: its been a while :)
I've seen variable layer height being requested for some time. But, as Doug said, using different settings for different objects and/or
sections is already possible: https://www.simplify3d.com/support/arti ... f-a-model/