Can't Add Supports to Small Part
I am trying to print a part which has an overhang near the build platform. I can see that what's needed are supports from the platform for the overhang area but auto generate does not add them, even when I specify 1 mm pillar resolution and 45 degree max overhang angle. I tried adding manual supports but these won't all stay on the build platform, many of them are in mid air. The height of the area needing support is only 1.2 mm. Any suggestions?
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Re: Can't Add Supports to Small Part
Your model looks like it has some mesh issues. You can tell because the inner surfaces are rendering like they are outer surfaces. So you need to fix the mesh first before you try to add supports.
In your case, you could try using the flip surface normals tool, or one of the free repair utilities
In your case, you could try using the flip surface normals tool, or one of the free repair utilities
Re: Can't Add Supports to Small Part
Thanks, you are right. I created the part in FreeCAD and exported as STL but you have to follow these steps in FreeCAD:
1. Select the entire model
2. Part => Convert to solid
3. Select the <yourpartname> (Solid) that now appears at the bottom of the object list
4. File => Export as STL Mesh
When that revised .stl is imported to Simplify3D, it doesn't have that transparent look to it and the support dialog box does what I expected it to do.
1. Select the entire model
2. Part => Convert to solid
3. Select the <yourpartname> (Solid) that now appears at the bottom of the object list
4. File => Export as STL Mesh
When that revised .stl is imported to Simplify3D, it doesn't have that transparent look to it and the support dialog box does what I expected it to do.
