RE: Pretty PLA V 4, how?
This unbelievably confusing, when importing the Pretty Profile as above everything changed to Pretty PLA..... I'm confused what happens when you want to change the nozzle diameter and quality setting?
Agreed it can be confusing, but having worked with it a while, I can see the logic.
When you load a config file, you are loading a snapshot of settings, including print, filament and printer settings, all mashed together in one snapshot. These profiles are not named, and loading just overwrites the existing profile settings in memory (and not as stored on disk). These are temporary and will be cleared on next restart unless you specifically save them. Loading a 3MF project file is essentially the same if you've modified settings. This is fine for "try this" scenarios.
If you load a config bundle, each of the 3 types of profile present will be named and saved as a custom profile. These are made part of your current set of profiles, and will be reloaded when restarting PrusaSlicer. (Note that you still want to create snapshots and backups if upgrading the slicer.) This is fine for "I want to install these settings" scenarios.
In either case, once you have a good set of profiles, simply save each one (print, filament and printer) in the corresponding tab. Rename it however you like.
You can do some interesting things with config bundles that you can't do with basic configs. Inheritance, dependencies and other options make this the way to go for more complex sets of profiles, IMO.
I can't speak to what Team Prusa has in mind long term, but they seem to be leaning towards expanding the use of config bundles to allow separate "vendor spaces" for different hardware. I've got separate print and printer config bundles for each of my 2 printers (Mk3 and Sidewinder). Keeping them separate like this eases maintaining the profiles. I'm currently sharing a common set of filament profiles between them in a separate bundle, but may end up splitting those as well due to printer quirks.
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RE: Pretty PLA V 4, how?
@bobstro
much appreciated for taking the time to explain, your document is excellent.
i guess my case is I want to stick to Pretty settings I just import the Pretty PLA profile later the nozzle diameter and layer height as per your instruction the save each setting individually. Then west I go.
i noticed recently Prusa updated there profile in the Goode area recently to cope with great creep, would this have to be agreed to the Pretty Profile manually it would there be no need.
RE: Pretty PLA V 4, how?
This unbelievably confusing, when importing the Pretty Profile as above everything changed to Pretty PLA..... I'm confused what happens when you want to change the nozzle diameter and quality setting?
Agreed it can be confusing, but having worked with it a while, I can see the logic.
When you load a config file, you are loading a snapshot of settings, including print, filament and printer settings, all mashed together in one snapshot. These profiles are not named, and loading just overwrites the existing profile settings in memory (and not as stored on disk). These are temporary and will be cleared on next restart unless you specifically save them. Loading a 3MF project file is essentially the same if you've modified settings. This is fine for "try this" scenarios.
If you load a config bundle, each of the 3 types of profile present will be named and saved as a custom profile. These are made part of your current set of profiles, and will be reloaded when restarting PrusaSlicer. (Note that you still want to create snapshots and backups if upgrading the slicer.) This is fine for "I want to install these settings" scenarios.
In either case, once you have a good set of profiles, simply save each one (print, filament and printer) in the corresponding tab. Rename it however you like.
You can do some interesting things with config bundles that you can't do with basic configs. Inheritance, dependencies and other options make this the way to go for more complex sets of profiles, IMO.
I can't speak to what Team Prusa has in mind long term, but they seem to be leaning towards expanding the use of config bundles to allow separate "vendor spaces" for different hardware. I've got separate print and printer config bundles for each of my 2 printers (Mk3 and Sidewinder). Keeping them separate like this eases maintaining the profiles. I'm currently sharing a common set of filament profiles between them in a separate bundle, but may end up splitting those as well due to printer quirks.
I printer a model with my 1 MM nozzle today, no problems apart from quality not quite there. Printing with PLA Carbon, 1mm Steel nozzle. I set the layer to 0.8 . max vol speed to 25ms and extrusion width to 0 (zero). The top layer was a bit messy but I guess it would hey.
RE: Pretty PLA V 4, how?
That part looks great! I like the 3D printed look for functional parts.
The next version of PrusaSlicer is supposed to provide better top layer options, so be sure to check that out when it becomes available.
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He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
RE: Pretty PLA V 4, how?
That part looks great! I like the 3D printed look for functional parts.
The next version of PrusaSlicer is supposed to provide better top layer options, so be sure to check that out when it becomes available.
Thanks to your great guide BTW 👍🏻
download file
hey does anyone have a link to download the file?
link to file
https://github.com/eoprede/prusa_profiles/tree/master/MK3/Slic3r
You'll find the files there and can download the PLA profile as well as a few others.