Distance or Loops

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A screenshot of the Distance or Loops setting as seen in MatterControl's SETTINGS pane.

Function

The distance or number of loops to draw around the part, attached to the part. Used to provide additional bed adhesion. This is often called a brim.

Parameters

• count

Example(s)

count

In this example, the part will have five additional loops around the part to help hold it to the bed.

mm

In this example, the part will have loops made from 15mm of extrusion around the part to help hold it to the bed.