How to position an object partly below the plate?
I am trying to switch from Simplify3D to Prusa slicing software and can't figure out how to position an object partly below the plate. I have tried clicking on the Z axis box and typing in, but it is stuck hanging in space except for an insignificant feature that I would like to bury below the print surface to eliminate the need for so much support.
I will keep working to figure out how to do it and post if I discover how to do it unless someone else knows how and responds.
@kengineer
you have two options available, you can use the alpha 2.4 version of slicer which allows this behavior or if using the 2.3 version you can use the cut tool to preform a cut at the intersection you want the model to be on the Z.
Regards
Swiss_Cheese
The Filament Whisperer
The PS knowledge base is available at https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204
The Cut tool is at https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/cut-tool_1779
Cut the part then place on the cut face
OK so I found one way to do what I needed to with the "new to me" Prusa slicer. I cut the part then placed it on the cut face.
Why
Just out of curiosity, why would you want the part to be sliced below the bed?
Just out of curiosity, why would you want the part to be sliced below the bed?
He probably only wished to cut off the bottom part of the print.
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There and many reasons, good ones, one of the main reasons I use this method is to do rapid testing of a smaller part in a non-destructive way before committing to a larger longer print. also this permits for adjustment once again in a non-destructive way of supports, for example let's say we have a model with a not so flat bottom, and we're not sure where we want to position it on the Z. if we cut the model then make other adjustments then we have only two choices, start all over again, or use Ctrl-Z back to the cut operation, loosing our work done after the cut operation.
Any time we can have a feature that allows for non-destructive work flow we jump up and down with joy to have it, throw out hands in the air 🤗 and say Hallelujah BrothA,, Can I get an an Amen!?
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Swiss_Cheese
The Filament Whisperer
There and many reasons, good ones, one of the main reasons I use this method is to do rapid testing of a smaller part in a non-destructive way before committing to a larger longer print. also this permits for adjustment once again in a non-destructive way of supports, for example let's say we have a model with a not so flat bottom, and we're not sure where we want to position it on the Z. if we cut the model then make other adjustments then we have only two choices, start all over again, or use Ctrl-Z back to the cut operation, loosing our work done after the cut operation.
Makes sense, have done the same myself, I've never used a slicer that allowed you to do that. I find the cut feature particularly handy when you have a section of challenging printing atop a vanilla base.
@towlerg
I think your going to love it, and Cut should still be available also, it's a handy tool in it's own right.
Enjoy
Swiss_Cheese
The Filament Whisperer
RE: How to position an object partly below the plate?
The reason I wound up here was I had a part with a rounded bottom that was going to wind up pretty ugly with supports. I cut it in half and printed the bottom upside down so the curved part was on top, then glued the two flat faces together.