Slicing a model to print in two colors
I have the attached model I want to print. The text is raised off the surface and should print in a different color. I've modeled it in a separate STL file from the faceplate. It used to be in Prusaslicer that I could select the two STL files to insert and it would ask me if they were part of the same model and then treat them as such. In version 2.9.4, it doesn't do that anymore and places both objects on the print bed so the desired alignment is lost. Should the text be merged to the faceplate now so it's all one model? Is there some other technique I should be using to place these objects in PrusaSlicer?
Thanks
Bill Lugg
RE: Slicing a model to print in two colors
You have to have a Printer set to one that has multi filament capabilities or you dont get the popup.
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RE: Slicing a model to print in two colors
Also, if you have a flat surface with raised text, it generally pops up a message asking if it is a logo, and should it automatically do a color change at height. You can dispense of the whole 2 file thing, it sounds like, and the slicer will automatcally handle what you want done.
RE: Slicing a model to print in two colors
Well, actually I played with it some more last night. I found if I joined the text with the faceplate I was then able to slice and add the filament change where I want. So I guess technically you are correct, but I was able to find a solution to my problem.
Bill Lugg
You have to have a Printer set to one that has multi filament capabilities or you dont get the popup.
RE: Slicing a model to print in two colors
That didn't happen either during slicing, which I've seen way too many times in the past on objects that it certainly didn't apply to. Makes me wonder if the latest upgrade to the slicer wasn't such an upgrade after all...
Bill Lugg
Also, if you have a flat surface with raised text, it generally pops up a message asking if it is a logo, and should it automatically do a color change at height. You can dispense of the whole 2 file thing, it sounds like, and the slicer will automatcally handle what you want done.