Support
Activate support when you have steep angles or overhanging structures on your model; there
are two modes of support:
Ext Mode
(Builds support on the exterior of the object): This mode is useful when you don’t
want support structures in every nook and cranny of your model, and only on the exterior
where it’s easier to remove.
All Mode
(Builds support everywhere it needs): This mode of support will print structures
everywhere it is needed, which is useful when you have several overhanging points at different
areas of the print.
Support: ALL
Angle: 30 Degree
In this example, support setting is set to ALL. Thus, support structure is printed for both tiers of
the overhanging roof. Since the angle threshold is set to 30 degrees, supports were also
generated for the angled piece on the right side of the image (not required).
Support: ALL
Angle: 85 Degree
In this example, support setting is still set to ALL, but the angle is set to 85 degrees now. This
means that support will only be generated for the overhanging roofs but not the angled portion
of the model. Since the angle is well within the printer’s capabilities, it will print out just fine
without the need for support pillars.
Support: EXT
Angle: 85 Degree
In the final example, the support setting is turned to EXT mode. This means that although
support structure is required for both levels of the overhanging roof, only the bottom one will
have supports printed for it. In this mode, the base of the support structures will never be in
contact with the printed model.
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