I've been using S3D for quite some time now. Although I had reservations about the added cost of upgrading from V4 to V5, I still chose to pay for it because of how valuable V4 was to me. I'm pleased with the addition of V5, especially with the new features in 5.1.0. However, I find it challenging to find detailed information on how to use these new features, particularly the ironing feature. The website doesn't have a search function, so I haven't been able to find the information I need. The latest video on YouTube is only a brief overview of the features, and the most recent video before that is from 7 years ago. The information in the forums is mostly outdated and doesn't cover the ironing feature. I hope that guides for these new features will be made available soon. While I was willing to pay for the upgrade, the lack of self-help support is disappointing when you consider that at the bottom of the main website, it states:
"Expert Resources and Support
Our 3D printing experts have produced dozens of world-class guides to help customers with common topics, including print quality troubleshooting or material selection."
If these things exist for the new version's features, please point me in the correct direction because the "Quick Start Guide" included with the V5 download is the same one that V4 directs you.
Re: V5.1.0 Features/Support/Ironing
There are a lot of resources our there, but I agree that they can be hard to find sometimes. We're definitely trying to improve it.
For any of the new features, one easy suggestion is to use the new settings search in V5. Click Edit Process Settings and just type "ironing" into the search bar in the top right of that window. That will take you to the exact settings that control the ironing feature. For using ironing, there's really nothing extra required besides enabling the "Iron top layers" checkbox. All the other default settings should already be pretty good for most models.
PS - I believe the Quick Start Guide for V5 is in fact very different than V4. If you go to Help > Quick Start Guide within S3D V5, it should open a new PDF that has images from the new V5 user interface. That whole guide was updated for V5.
For any of the new features, one easy suggestion is to use the new settings search in V5. Click Edit Process Settings and just type "ironing" into the search bar in the top right of that window. That will take you to the exact settings that control the ironing feature. For using ironing, there's really nothing extra required besides enabling the "Iron top layers" checkbox. All the other default settings should already be pretty good for most models.
PS - I believe the Quick Start Guide for V5 is in fact very different than V4. If you go to Help > Quick Start Guide within S3D V5, it should open a new PDF that has images from the new V5 user interface. That whole guide was updated for V5.
Re: V5.1.0 Features/Support/Ironing
Hello Jason,
Thank you for the guidance on this subject... and the corrections where needed. I will take the information you have included for a test drive to attempt resolution. I will update you on the success or follow up with a further request regarding assistance.
Thanks,
Triston
Thank you for the guidance on this subject... and the corrections where needed. I will take the information you have included for a test drive to attempt resolution. I will update you on the success or follow up with a further request regarding assistance.
Thanks,
Triston
