I’m curious how you guys do prototyping work in Bambu Studio for models that require different settings for certain sections of your model. For example, I have a model that I have split into several sections vertically, meaning, I’ve split it along the horizontal plane creating a number of layers. Let’s say I now have 3 layers. I have different settings for each of the 3 layers. I print it out and find that I need to make some changes to the geometry of the model. The height of the model doesn’t change and the heights at which I split the model don’t change. But now I have to drop the new iteration in. I now have to split the new model, copy the settings I used for the previous model and print again. I have to do this every time I make changes to the model. Quite tedious. In Simplify3D this is not the case because the split is created by using a different process for each section. You can drop a new model in, tell S3D that that is now the model the process is for, and S3D will use whatever settings you have from a start height to an end height. It doesn’t even matter if your model’s height changes, settings will always be applied to the set height range. So how do I achieve this in Bambu Studio?
If you use modifier parts instead, these will retain their positions to you load the new iteration — but only if you use the “Replace with STL” to replace the existing model data in place. You’ll need to select that within its part grouping in the Objects pane. Then right-click to find the option.
There, “Generic-Cube” is the modifier part. You can rename those, too.
Wow! Thank you for this, gruvin! I’ll give it a shot. So I should just use STL’s huh? I’ve been using .3mf’s and step files. So, let me see if I understand what you’re saying. In your example, I should create the Generic-Cube as a modifier part that is the same height as the section that I want to apply a set of settings to. Then when I have a new iteration of the model, I use “Replace with stl” to replace the old model with the new one and it will use the settings I set for Generic-Cube. Correct?
Prototyping in Bambu Studio can be a bit challenging when dealing with models that require specific settings for different sections. Unlike Simplify3D, where you can easily apply settings to varying height ranges, Bambu Studio requires a more manual approach. Each time you modify your model, you must re-split it and manually replicate the settings for each layer, which can be tedious. To streamline your prototyping process in Bambu Studio, consider organizing your settings in advance or utilizing templates to minimize repetitive tasks. This way, you can enhance efficiency and focus more on creativity in your designs.