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Crab
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Painting supports when face somewhat hidden

In the image below is a table on a floor. The floor prevents me from painting on a support strip on the underside of the table.. (Here it might span fine, but am asking for situations that I might run into that might be similar). I had an epiphany that I could submerge the model to access the underneath.. but when I move the model down to reveal the table underside, the model pops  back to the surface. Anyone know how to access such an area to paint a strip of support?

Opublikowany : 11/04/2023 2:41 pm
Crab
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Painting supports when face somewhat hidden

Think I solved it.. "clipping plane".. 

Opublikowany : 11/04/2023 2:49 pm
Neophyl
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RE: Painting supports when face somewhat hidden

Yep the clipping tool. 

Opublikowany : 11/04/2023 3:02 pm
Crab
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Painting supports when face somewhat hidden

yes.. just used it.. what a great tool.. the paint-on supports.. the more I use Prusa Slicer the more I love it.. I just used Cura briefly for a project because I had to use an Ultimaker .. not a fan

Opublikowany : 11/04/2023 3:03 pm
Neophyl
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RE: Painting supports when face somewhat hidden

Have you tried the smart fill brush option. It’s really good. Once you get used to how the tools work it’s really easy to define areas. I pretty much just use for support enforcers only and painted on areas now when doing supports. 

Opublikowany : 11/04/2023 3:17 pm
Crab
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no.. I'll do some reading and tinkering with it.. thanks..  yes.. I almost never use the auto supports.. just snug fit and paint on..

Opublikowany : 11/04/2023 3:19 pm
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