I’ve asked this before but it went unanswered so I’ll try again. I’m getting used to BS (actually Orca Slicer) while waiting for my X1C and I’m playing with processes and plates and projects. I have a multi-part model that requires different print settings for some of the parts so I’ve created custom user presets. Some need 100% infill, some need variable layer height, and the rest are pretty standard. So far so good.
So within a project, when I set the process selection switch to “Global”, I can apply my 100% infill preset to the parts that need it. Then how do I apply my other preset processes to the other parts? If I switch to “Objects” instead of “Global” the preset selection dialog disappears and reverting to individual settings for the remaining parts is a bit tedious and error prone.
Is it not possible to do that in which case I would have to create separate projects in order to easily control my individual parts? I thought maybe grouping parts with identical requirements on their own plate would help but no.
In object window, RMclick and select modifier/geometry.
Place modifier on part or parts and observe the print options available. Global affects all and modifier affects enclosed only.
Even with modifiers added, I can not apply a preset process to it. I have to visit all tabs and manually do what the preset could have done, which I was trying to avoid.
To be clear, I’d like to quickly apply a preset to the whole plate, then apply a different preset to parts C and D and yet a different preset to part E. Is that doable?
You might be able to group your parts with the same presets on one plate. Then add another plate with parts with other presets. Then save them all as a project. Just an idea not 100% sure
It is true. There are certain variables (like layer height) that are locked out from the per-object-modification. I assume that is the reason that we don’t have the possibility to assign a complete preset per object/sub-object.
I hope future development of the slicer will give is that option - it could be a first start to have at least a ‘global preset’ per plate (like you can switch the bed type per plate).
I cannot see any valid reason why (a) different filaments and (b) different predefined processes cannot be set for separate small objects that are printed individually / sequentially on the same plate, if (1) the “By Object” print sequence is used, and (2) objects are spaced manually or using “Arrange All Objects” so that there are no hotend collisions.
It would make setup of full build plates for complex or production runs significantly easier and faster than editing the individual settings for different objects. This is currently very tedious.
