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dukestah
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how to print top layer over perimeter

Is there any settings to change the way the top layer is printed? I'm looking for a way to cover the perimeter, to get a smooth and uninterrupted top layer. Now I have a lot of circles around holes and the whole edge is exposed at the top.

Thank you very much in advance.

Best Answer by bobstro:

You can use a modifier at the top to specify 0 perimeters and whatever infill you want. I posted a pic a while ago. 

Posted : 07/03/2020 10:58 am
Peter M
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RE: how to print top layer over perimeter

Printer settings - top fill pattern.

Search the web-forum google, there are settings you can use to change top layer.

Posted : 07/03/2020 11:08 am
Peter M
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RE: how to print top layer over perimeter

Print the last l few layers with 0.15.

Try slower,

try hotter.

try a bigger extrusion with on last few layers.9top solid infill).

Posted : 07/03/2020 11:18 am
RH_Dreambox
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RE: how to print top layer over perimeter

If you change your model so that the top layer (and maybe the first layer>) covers the entire surface, the surface will be fine.
Then you just cut away any excess material that covers the holes.

Bear MK3 with Bondtech extruder

Posted : 07/03/2020 4:55 pm
bobstro
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RE: how to print top layer over perimeter

You can use a modifier at the top to specify 0 perimeters and whatever infill you want. I posted a pic a while ago. 

My notes and disclaimers on 3D printing

and miscellaneous other tech projects
He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two dimensional thinking. -- Spock in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan

Posted : 07/03/2020 5:07 pm
dukestah
(@dukestah)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: how to print top layer over perimeter
Posted by: @bobstro

You can use a modifier at the top to specify 0 perimeters and whatever infill you want. I posted a pic a while ago. 

Wow, exactly what I'm looking for. My object has basically two top sections, one it's lower than the other and so I can place two height depending modifier.

Thank you very much!

Posted : 07/03/2020 5:57 pm
dukestah
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Topic starter answered:
RE: how to print top layer over perimeter

And to be fair, thanks to all who has commented 🙂

Posted : 07/03/2020 5:58 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: how to print top layer over perimeter

have you considered using an interesting infill  such as Octogram Spiral, and reducing the extrusion multiplier to say .95 to prevent overlay / roughness

on the top layer

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 07/03/2020 6:58 pm
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