Multicolor - Possibility to control the order of the filaments of the first layer
Hello,
does anyone know if it is possible to influence the order of the filaments to be used by the printer with an MMU3 through the slicer, at least for the first layer? Basically, filaments 1 to 5 are used in sequence. For some prints (e.g. fonts on the underside of the print), it is qualitatively better to start with a special filament for multi-colour printing, which may not be loaded at position 1 in the MMU3 (Or not in the order before the colour around the font.). Is it possible to change this order in the slicer? (Without the need to remove the filaments from the MMU3, rearrange them and load them again?)
It does not help to change the order of the objects in the list of the slicer. Not even after spliting them in objects via the "split to objects" button.
I have searched in the slicer and on the web, but unfortunately have not found an answer so far.
Thanks and have a good day!
RE: Multicolor - Possibility to control the order of the filaments of the first layer
I do not think the order matters. The program will order it the best it can. If it is more efficient another way, it will do the most efficient path and color order. I hope this answer helps.
RE: Multicolor - Possibility to control the order of the filaments of the first layer
I believe the order is hard coded,
lowest extruder printing on the first layer first, followed by the remaining filaments present on the first layer, in increasing numerical order.
the last extruder used on the first layer is retained to be the first xtruder used on the second layer, again followed by the remaining extruders in numerical order
the last extruder used on the second layer becomes the first filament used on the third layer.
If a particular extruder is not used on what ever layer the printer is on, it is simply bypassed in the extruder order
regards Joan
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RE: Multicolor - Possibility to control the order of the filaments of the first layer
Can confirm, the slicer will always start layer 1 in the tool order, and then use the double-up logic to avoid unnecessary tool changes from there.