Hi all
my third year and honestly very happy using Simplify3D , just i need to ask Dev team to fix this please:
i am setting all below mentioned features for FIRST layer different form all other layers and everything OK until enabling Raft :
-first layer temperature
-first layer fan
-first layer height
-first layer width
-first layer ...
now with enabling raft all those setting will be applied to the first layer OF RAFT instead of first layer of MODEL, i see the "First Layer" work as global but i need to separate first raft layer setting from first model setting.
thanks again for the great app.
Re: Raft Conflict
The first layer modifications are generally used to help the print stick to the bed. So if you're using a lower speed, higher flow rate, etc those are all ways to help improve adhesion. If you add a raft, the software knows the first layer of the raft is now the thing being printed on the bed, so the properties are applied to that layer.
If you want to change the properties for the first layer of the model above the raft, those settings are found on the Additions tab. You can change the above raft speed, the separation distance of the part from the raft, and so on.
If you want to change the properties for the first layer of the model above the raft, those settings are found on the Additions tab. You can change the above raft speed, the separation distance of the part from the raft, and so on.
Re: Raft Conflict
thanks for reply but my problem is very crystal clear , the raft setting seems very limited but very functional from factory defined until you set first layer setting very different from other layers.
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S3D-Taylor
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Re: Raft Conflict
Let's say you want to have a first layer of the part to have layer height of 0.3 mm, extrusion width of 0.45 mm, and speed of 20 mm/s.
To do that, you have to do this:
1. Use Tools > Variable Settings Wizard, then select Different Settings for Different Z-ranges, then add a Z-position at your desired first part layer height of 0.3 mm, then press OK.
2. Then, select the process at the lower height (probably labeled Zone 1), and change the Extrusion Width to 0.45 mm, Layer Height to be 0.3 mm, Above Raft Speed (Absolute) to be 20 mm/s. This will change settings for the first layer of the part.
3. If you wish to change the first layer of the raft instead, please use First Layer Settings (Percentage) instead, the formula is Layer Height * 2 * First Layer Height Percentage.
To do that, you have to do this:
1. Use Tools > Variable Settings Wizard, then select Different Settings for Different Z-ranges, then add a Z-position at your desired first part layer height of 0.3 mm, then press OK.
2. Then, select the process at the lower height (probably labeled Zone 1), and change the Extrusion Width to 0.45 mm, Layer Height to be 0.3 mm, Above Raft Speed (Absolute) to be 20 mm/s. This will change settings for the first layer of the part.
3. If you wish to change the first layer of the raft instead, please use First Layer Settings (Percentage) instead, the formula is Layer Height * 2 * First Layer Height Percentage.
Re: Raft Conflict
thanks for reply i will try absolute , currently we was on percentage and see what will outcome.S3D-Taylor wrote: Let's say you want to have a first layer of the part to have layer height of 0.3 mm, extrusion width of 0.45 mm, and speed of 20 mm/s.
