LHawes
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Is there a way to have one part without support?

Very curious about this behavior. I have 3 parts I am printing with one that I do not want support on. The view of the part I do not want support on looks fine but when I go to print preview it shows (and is currently printing) with supports. I would expect there to be no supports as none are specified but it seems the support tab in the profile is over riding the individual part spec. Is there a way to have one part without support?

I am perhaps missing something simple....

Here's the initial view of the highlighted part showing no supports

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With the print preview showing supports that I do not want. How do I get this part to have no support?

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If I spec support from bed only

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Print preview shows only those supports as expected.

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zemlin
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Re: Is there a way to have one part without support?

Copy your process and uncheck support. Then assign those processes to the appropriate models - the button for models is on the PROCESS dialog.
When you prepare to print, select all processes and layer by layer.

You could also try setting your extra inflation to zero. That sometimes results in some renegade support material.
LHawes
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Re: Is there a way to have one part without support?

That did the trick and thanks for the help. I never would have thought to look there for a solution.
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dkightley
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Re: Is there a way to have one part without support?

So its not a bug after all! :roll: :roll:
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LHawes
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Re: Is there a way to have one part without support?

I'm sorry for not knowing exactly how to post a question here or where each post belongs. Also apologize for not knowing exactly how S3D works in every aspect with every factory profile and process or if any given behavior might be a bug. Given the snide and patronizing responses (Doug) I'll think twice about posting any question again...

I'll also see if there's way to delete my double post as that's obviously some seriously bad form around here.

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