bludin
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Joined: Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:18 am

[ADDED] Vase Mode in multi-process prints

Currently, S3D refuses to generate multi-process code if one or several processes are in vase/corkscrew mode.
As far as I can see, there is no real reason for this severe restriction, if the processes use different height regions. Thus I propose that it be removed.
Please :)
daduck748
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:08 pm

Re: Vase Mode in multi-process prints

+1

I have a square tube test object for testing filament, as seen in many YouTube videos. I designed it with 0.4mm wall thickness and when I print it, I walk away, not realizing it takes about an hour and a half to print this 40mm tube. I looked into it and realized it was printing 2 shells at 0.4mm. I looked online and the best solution was to make a solid and print 1 shell, no infill. Doing it this way reduces the tube test to about 20-30 minutes but it kinda blows when the vase mode is sitting right there.
OnlyTono
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:10 pm

Re: Vase Mode in multi-process prints

+2

I have a need to print multiples of the same part, and the best results for this part is using Vase Moe (or corkscrew mode)
What I need, is to be able to print multiple consecutive copies on the same print job.

Each copy takes about 1.5-2 hours to print, which means I have to be present to start the next one. With the ability to print them consecutively, I could setup 4 or 5 of them staggered on the print bed. Hit the print button and come back 8-9 hours later and have 4-5 perfect prints.
S3D-Jason
Posts: 1608
Joined: Sun May 31, 2015 6:01 am

Re: Vase Mode in multi-process prints

As of version 4.0, vase mode is now supported in multi-process prints. In fact, there's actually a picture of this setup at the bottom of the page below:
https://www.simplify3d.com/software/rel ... ion-4-0-0/

Thanks for the great suggestion, and I hope you find some creative new uses for vase mode in your prints!

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