how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings  

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

Sorry my browser went creasy and uploaded it 2-3 times (I could delete one). 

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

Thanks for the extra effort. PLA is where I started. Unfortunately, it was too brittle and would break if dropped. Not knowing an better I changed to ABS and expected the same great results. Managing the print's higher heat needed by ABS proved to be a challenge. The print tended to slump around the curved bottom edges. That is when I opened the original topic. The person that helped me added all of the object manipulation layer info. I think my current problem is related to how I changed the printer settings from the earlier, older prusa slicer. to the latest one. 

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

Posted by: @jimd

Thanks for the extra effort. PLA is where I started. Unfortunately, it was too brittle and would break if dropped. 

ABS must be the most tough material. You might also consider PETG or PLA+. 
As an example, see my bassoon low A extension. Printed in PETG (When it falls it jumps up like an football 😉 
https://www.printables.com/model/736125-bassoon-low-a-extension-tunable

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

Try ASA. It's the next gen of ABS. Much easier to print, and very little odor. 

Or PETG-Carbon Fiber. 

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

I'll give some petg or asa a try if I can find it in ivory. I just heard of a guy who uses petg to 3d print the parts for a Scottish Highland Bagpipe. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

@jimd

ABS is a wonderful material, and the most printed material, as it was one of the first, with a great deal of knowledge available relative to it's printing.

There is nothing wrong with ABS, If you want something that breaks when you drop it look no further then PETG, If your not going to print out of ABS then ASA is your next best choice. Were you not able to get good results from ABS?

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

Yes I did have  trouble getting  abs to print. The problem seemed to be heat management with the default infill. I opened a topic and swiss_cheese, the filament whisperer, helped with the object manipulation settings I was using that changed the settings by layers for the larger part of the print. I assumed PETG would be suitable since I've seen two references to it being used in musical instruments -- bagpipes and oboes. I hedged my bets and ordered one spool of petg and on of asa in ivory / off white. I plan on doing some drop tests with the new part design. 

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

Thanks for the help with the  supports. I added the cylinder for support enforcers.

RE: how can I generate support material using object manipulation settings

I hope it goes well for you, please come back and show us your results.