Can I change this inefficient/randomized printing style?
Hello!
I am trying to print the following pattern (at the first two layers), and unfortunately PrusaSlicer prints all the small triangles in a seemingly random order, adding literally dozens (maybe hundreds(?)) of what are completely unnecessary travel moves. This pattern, too, is being printed in TPU, making it all the more difficult...
Is there any reason why PrusaSlicer prints in this randomized way?
And can I change it so it prints from one adjacent triangle to the next (more or less)?
(If not, then I'd suggest adding this ability to the software so it's easier/faster/better for printing patterns similar to this.)
Thanks for any info./help!
-J
(PS: I would have uploaded my file, but this forum won't let me...)
RE: Can I change this inefficient/randomized printing style?
the best file to upload is a copy of the project file, (.3mf file) but as you have found, the forum is fussy about file format...
so if you create a project file, from the File menu, in Prusa Slicer, use the 'Save Project as'
when you save the project file, it will be a .3mf file.
save the file, then ZIP Compress the file, and attach the ZIP file to the next post.
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
RE: Can I change this inefficient/randomized printing style?
Thanks for the tip!
Here's the zip then, if anyone's interested in seeing exactly what I'm talking about:
HS7 Speakers Sound Isolation Feet 1 2 (TPU).3mf
RE: Can I change this inefficient/randomized printing style?
I can't tame the triangles, sorry.
maybe someone can do it for you,
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
Ten years ago people were making the opposite request. In the early days of RepRap printers some did work sequentialy across the model but this meant the hotend lingered too close to the freshly deposited filament and caused cooling issues ...
Cheerio,
RE: Can I change this inefficient/randomized printing style?
It does seem as if something has changed in the path planning algorithm lately as indeed it seemed less efficient than it used to be. But I'm not aware of any way to influence ir on the user side.
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...