Manual Supports

Suggy · 2016-03-21T12:12:42.000Z

Hi all I have added manual supports to support a 90% overhang using Simplify3D but when I preview the model the supports stop 2/3 up from the bed.

Is this a bug? will it print ok?

or is there something I should do?

MasterFX · 2016-03-21T15:44:48.000Z

Do you have a picture from your preview?

What are your support settings?

Can you post your factory file?

GIFT3D · 2016-03-21T16:23:32.000Z

Hi Suggy,

It would definitely help if you uploaded a photo, therefore I may be able to help. I would advise that you don’t try to print it because from what it sounds it seems like there could be something wrong with it. If you are having problems with the file just upload an STL and I can test to see if it work with my printer. That way if all else fails I could print it for you and we could work something out. I’m quite flexible.

Hope this help!

GIFT3D · 2016-03-21T16:44:12.000Z

Hi again,

Is the blue image the after photo with the supports not quite reaching the correct area. If this is the case then I would recommend orients ring it different and trying it again. This is quite bizarre. It’s probably a glitch in the software. I’ve had similar problems, but by changing the orientation, scaling or even changing the print setting it seems to be OK afterwards. If it still doesn’t work just link an STL and I’ll see if my software does the same

GIFT3D · 2016-03-21T16:46:01.000Z

I understand. When ever you are able to, just add it and I may be able to help you out.

MasterFX · 2016-03-21T16:46:16.000Z

I hope you know that you can do better “Screenshots” using the “Snipping Tool” provided with Windows >= 7, or print key + paint?!

However. It seems like you have set the the “Upper Vertical Separation Layers” to > 10 or so. But we know more if you post your settings or factory file.

MasterFX · 2016-03-21T16:52:13.000Z

There it is. 30 Separation Layers!!! Set this to 0 or 1 at maximum

GIFT3D · 2016-03-21T16:53:09.000Z

Hey,

The settings seem file. I may just be a fault with the software on this particular piece. May I just recommend adding a new comment or click on reply rather than edit your previous post. This way it is easier to tell if you have something new to say.