Please consider making an option to print first layer of support as speed of "perimeter".
It's basically the same when it comes to make it stick to the surface.

Yes, I could lower support speed, but for all layers except first, high support speed is just fine.

I am trying to use before_layer_gcode to insert comments into my gcode for easier M600/M125 insertion.

My current solution is working: "; layer [layer_num], Z = [layer_z]mm"

but I want the layer numbers to start at 1 instead of 0 (as in the preview window).

Therefore I tried: "; layer {[layer_num]+1}, Z = [layer_z]mm"

Which gives me:

!!!!! Failed to process the custom G-code template before_layer_gcode
Parsing error at line 1. 
; layer {[layer_num]+1}, Z = [layer_z]mm
        ^
!!!!! End of an error report for the custom G-code template before_layer_gcode

PS: [layer_z] seems to have only one decimal, other than the Slic3r preview window :(

Please see prusa3d/PrusaSlicer#626 for some more details but just a note to suggest that it might be a good idea to explain somwhere that when you have any kind of fill that is not 100% the first top-layer is printed at bridging speed.

This caught me by surprise when printing PETG ;-)

Thanks

You might want to add a hint that Slic3r is available in the official Ubuntu repos.

Hi,

It's not an issue, but a topic to discuss the best way to implement a translation system for this manual.

I'm currently working in the es_ES [Spanish (Spain)] translation and I think that a fork/branch and pull-requests is not the correct way to do it, right? :)

po4a is an interesting tool to generate POT files from (almost) any kind of language, and LaTeX is one of them, and other tools to merge and manage the translated PO files.

So it's possible to generate all POT files and use some service like Transifex to manage and collaborate in the translation process.

The new feature for adaptive slicing by @platsch is useful, but it needs a Manual entry to go with it.

It can go into the topics/ directory and be referenced from print-settings.md (look at the reorg1 branch).

Most important, I feel, explaining how the graph works (with pictures).

Reference pull request: slic3r/Slic3r#1386

I wasn't sure if i should make this suggestion as im not sure whether this can already be done in the latest version of Slic3r, but I'd read that it is possible to get by with steep overhangs by using thin layer heights.

My suggestion would be to make the slicer recognize overhanging regions and use thinner layer heights for these regions as a way to combat overhangs.

Slic3r has a feature where it can use the set filament colors in the 3D preview instead of the toolpath roles. This is undocumented and often difficult to spot.

slic3r/Slic3r#4657 brought this to mind, as well as slic3r/Slic3r#4656. Both are things that already exist in Slic3r but may not be obvious to a user.

Explain Raft, as mentioned in slic3r/Slic3r#1323

I have the Problem, that the outer "Perimter" of the supportmaterial always sticks to the perimeter of my object. To find out if the problem repeatable I builded a testfile:

I printed it on different printer so I can be sure it isnt a problem only of one of my printers. I also tried different flowrate settings to be sure that i am not extruding to much material.
I think there should be a small gap between supportmaterial and the perimeter or maybe an option to set the length of the gap.

in this picture of pronterface you can see that there is no gap.

best regards
Markus

i.e. the dialog that appears when double clicking on a part

Why prompts are disappearing so quickly? Fo example the prompt after move mouse over field of custom G-Code, it is pretty much long and for non native speaker it is not easy to read all text at first attempt. In fact, I am sure it is not possible to read with understanding for native speaker too. Just make them not disappear at all...

With 1.0.0RC2 for MacOs:
-double clicking the part 3D-view of .stl appear and not what manual says.

Manual Expert mode/Variable layer height:
"The variable layer height options are available by double clicking on a part name in the Plater window. This will cause a pop-up window to be displayed which contains two tabs...
"Info" is seen in main window but no "layer-tab".

I just found all behing "settings" right top corner...

Sorry, wrong post, please delete.

In case of poor extrusion user should check whether his extruder can't cope with the higher flow demand.

https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r/wiki/FAQ#q-how-can-i-enforce-a-volumetric-limit-for-extrusion

slic3r/Slic3r#1456

Since tabs and dialogs are both options with Slic3r (and background processing can be toggled on/off), we should have a Manual page that documents a couple common workflows and why someone may want to use that specific way.

Here's a couple I can think of:

• Dialogs + Background Processing
  • Multiwindow editing (full profile editor)
  • live preview
• Tabs + background processing
  • Relies on the shortcut system
  • Live preview
• Background processing off
  • Less CPU intensive (less redrawing while options are thrashing about)

I have 2 build areas and 2 hotends
the total build size is 305x305mm without hot bed.
the total X movement is 335mm to accommodate hotend 2, which is located -30, 0 from hotend 1
The hotbed build size is 201x194 placed with origin at 50, 70
for non-hotbed use is the bed size = 305x305 or 335x305 ? Marlin max is 335x305
for hotbed use I have no idea what numbers to use.
can u clear this up for me??

Hello, I translate into French the slic3r manual
the source code and pdf are avaialble on github.com/llegoff/Slic3r-Manual-FR
it is interesting that this version to be present in manual.slic3r.org

In the multi-material section, the manual refers to a "Combine multi-material STL files..." menu option. I couldn't find this in the latest v1.2.9. I figured out the proper procedure, but it would be nice to have the manual updated.

http://manual.slic3r.org/expert-mode/multiple-extruders

for STL, and resulting gcode please see: http://flyfoto-nord.no/gcodeproblem.zip
There are two versions there, one with no support, and one with printed support.

I inspected the supported version , and it has layer "21", that appears to be support only - (when viewed in pronterface) this makes no sense ?

Please add purge walls to the software,
like in the image here: http://www.filaroll.com/blogs/news/13765039-advanced-3d-printing-material-store

Hey guys,

I created a coil and I want to create a gcode with Slic3r. The cross-section area is 0.2x0.2mm and the Slicer-Software should create only one line/layer of PLA. My idea was to set the nozzle diameter to 0.2 mm and the layer high, first layer hight to 0.2 mm as well. But Slic3r can't generate a gcode. Does someone know why?

With 0.1 mm for nozzle daiamter and both layer highs the softwarte creates a gcode. But in this case the nozzle would move forward and backwards. I could delete the second (backwards) part of the gcode, but is there a way to generate the right code?

slic3r makes big hole Z-wise and then it changes also X position.

gcode looks like this :
http://imgur.com/DWGduDx
left is cura (how it should be) right is slic3r's gcode preview in repsnapper.

here is gcode :
http://83.15.83.106/tmp/90_gear_rose_natural_small.gcode
http://83.15.83.106/tmp/90_gear_rose_natural_small.stl
and here is source stl

and ofcourse config :
http://83.15.83.106/tmp/config.ini

For example, the notice about magic behavior when M104 or M109 are used in Start G-code.

When 1.3.0 releases, will need to update documentation to reflect it.

Are there any documentation on how the Settings-parts are supposed to work
Whats the difference between load part and load modifier?

I notice that slic3r uses network each 5-7 seconds at about 2Mb/s.

A little mistake:
The TOC for Support material is directed to "support-material" w/o a dot where your id is
<h4 id="support-material.">Support material.</h4>

Correction:
<h4 id="support-material">Support material</h4>

I am having an issue where I can plate an object but once I export it there is no content in the gcode file. I have tried using Sli3r and Pronterface separately as well as the Sli3r function in Repetier. What is causing this?

Under ConfigurationOrganization section

Is this the physical limits of the print head width, or is there a different setting in slic3r that can get these gaps filled in. The part in question needs to be strong in the places shown, the tabs with holes are for a screw, so having a void in the narrowest part of the outside of tab is unfortunate.

Suggestions are welcome

When slic3r/Slic3r#3770 is merged and 1.3.0 is released, remove Simple Mode from manual (as it won't be in the software anymore)

deleted. sorry! i miss the project!