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preprint nozzle test, how do I get it?

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:04 pm
by pieter_groeneweg
I am new at printing with Simplify3D. I own a DaVinciPro 3in1, when I use the XYZ software there is always a preprint nozzle test drawing two lines at the edge of the bed.
Now I am printing with Simplify3D. There is no preprint nozzle test.
Is there a setting for this? Am I that noob that I missed that?
I would like to have this to see if my nozzle works and extrudes. As it is a closed cased machine it is very hard to monitor during the first few layers and the lines at the edge do help.

Thanks!

Re: preprint nozzle test, how do I get it?

Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:28 pm
by brian442
You could just add a skirt since that does the same thing. It primes the nozzle by drawing a ring around the part.

Otherwise, you can also edit your starting script to draw a line there if you prefer

Re: preprint nozzle test, how do I get it?

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:17 pm
by pieter_groeneweg
Great thanks!