How do I slice model so it only prints part of it?
New to the whole 3d printing scene and have been trying out different things. After I import a model how do I slice it so only part of it will print. Like if I wanted to cut the top off of something and only print the bottom.
RE: How do I slice model so it only prints part of it?
Please have a read of the knowledge base, specifically this section https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/ui-overview_1766
The tool you want is called the CUT tool and the knowledge base will instruct you where it is. All the UI elements will have a hover over if you leave the mouse over them for a second or two. That gives you the name and the keyboard shortcut.
You select you model, select the cut tool and a dialog will pop up with various options on it. You can either drag the cut plane or type in a value in the Z axis. You can choose to keep either top or bottom or keep both. One other option is to place the bottom section down onto the bed, that way the cut area gets placed on the bottom.
I suggest you familiarise yourself withe the available tools. This beginners guide on YouTube would also be a good place to start
RE: How do I slice model so it only prints part of it?
@neophyl
thanks! almost right after I posted I found the cut tool by hovering around, but that video had some good stuff in there too!
RE: How do I slice model so it only prints part of it?
New to the whole 3d printing scene and have been trying out different things. After I import a model how do I slice it so only part of it will print. Like if I wanted to cut the top off of something and only print the bottom.
Link to cut tool is here: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/cut-tool_1779 for those that happen across this.