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The slice settings for Cura in MatterControl are divided by three categories:

* '''Print''': This is where the settings concerning the actual printed part are located. Things like, layer height, support material, and infill.
* '''Filament''': This is where the settings concerning the filament are located. Things like temperature control and cooling.
* '''Printer''': This is where settings concerning the actual hardware are located. Things like bed size, nozzle diameter, and custom GCode.

We'll be breaking them down by sub-category, in order, assuming that [[Getting_Started#Show_All_Settings_.2F_User_Level_.28Basic.2C_Intermediate.2C_Advanced.29|Advanced mode]] is enabled. If a setting isn't visible, make sure [[Getting_Started#Show_All_Settings_.2F_User_Level_.28Basic.2C_Intermediate.2C_Advanced.29|Advanced mode]] is enabled.

= General =

== Layers/Perimeters ==

=== '''''Layer Height''''' ===

:'''Layer Height:''' This determines the quality of the print in its entirety. The thinner the layer, the higher the resolution. This also is the biggest factor when determining print time.

:'''First Layer Height:''' This determines the height of your first layer, which is useful in making sure your print has a good starting point. Remember, the vast majority of prints will fail within the first layer.

=== '''''Vertical Shells''''' ===

:'''Perimeters (minimum):''' This determines how many vertical layers you have on your print. i.e. how thick your walls will be.

:'''Spiral Vase:''' Force the print to have only one vertical layer and gradually increase the extruder height during the print. Only one part can be printed at a time with this feature.

=== '''''Horizontal Shells''''' ===

:'''Number of Solid Layers on the Top:''' This determines how many of the top layers will be solid. This is useful when the [[infill]] is lower.

:'''Number of Solid Layers on the Bottom:''' This determines how many solid layers will be printed before the printer begins to use [[infill]].

== Infill ==

=== '''''Infill''''' ===

:'''Fill Density:''' This determines the density of your infill within the print. This affects print time, total weight, and filament used.

== Speed ==

=== '''''Speed for Print Moves''''' ===

:'''Perimeters:''' This determines how fast your printer will travel when extruding perimeters.

:'''Infill:''' This determines how fast your printer will travel when extruding infill.

=== '''''Speed for non Print Moves''''' ===

:'''Travel:''' How fast your printer will move when it is '''not''' otherwise extruding.

=== '''''Modifiers''''' ===

:'''First Layer Speed:''' This determines how fast the printer will extrude during the first layer. This is typically a percentage of the previous settings, as extruding the first layer more slowly helps the print get started.

== Skirt and Brim ==

=== '''''Skirt''''' ===

:'''Loops:''' This value determines how many loops around the print will be extruded at the start.

:'''Distance from Object:''' How far from the print the loops will be extruded.

:'''Minimum Extrusion Length:''' Sets the minimum amount of filament to use when drawing the skirt loops. This will cause enough skirt loops to be drawn to use this amount of filament.

== Support Material ==

=== '''''Support Material''''' ===

:'''Generate Support Material:''' Checking the box enables the printing of support material with whatever settings you have enabled.

:'''Overhang Threshold:''' This determines the angle at which your print will have support material generated.

=== '''''Options''''' ===

:'''Pattern Spacing:''' This determines the density of your support material. Essentially the infill for it.

:'''X and Y Distance:''' How far the infill will rest away from your print on the X and Y axis. The farther away it is, the easier it is to disconnect.

:'''Z Distance:''' How far the infill will rest away from your print on the Z axis. The farther away it is, the easier it is to disconnect.

= Filament =

== Filament ==

=== '''''Filament''''' ===

:'''Diameter:''' Here you would enter the diameter of your filament. This setting is usually already entered when you first connect to a printer, giving it the default settings from the manufacturer.

=== '''''Temperature''''' ===

:'''Extruder Other Layers:''' This determines the extruder temperature for the duration of the print.

:'''Bed Other Layers:''' For printers with heat controlled beds, this determines the bed temperature for the duration of the print.

== Cooling ==

=== '''''Fan Speed''''' ===

:'''Min Fan Speed:''' This value determines the slowest speed that your fan is allowed to go, by percentage.

:'''Max Fan Speed:''' This value determines the fastest speed that your fan is allowed to go, by percentage.

:'''Disable Fan For The First:''' This determines how many layers should go by without the fan being enabled.

=== '''''Cooling Thresholds''''' ===

:'''Slow Down If Layer Print Time Is Below:''' This value determines the minimum amount of time a layer is allowed to take, in seconds. If the layer finishes before the allotted time, the extruder will move away and stop until it is allowed to resume.

= Printer =

== General ==

=== '''''Size and Coordinates''''' ===

:'''Bed Size:''' These values determine how long your bed is along each axis, by millimeters.

:'''Print Center:''' These values determine where the center of your bed lies.

:'''Build Height:''' How high your bed can lower or raise, along the Z axis.

:'''Bed Shape:''' This determines the shape of your bed, either rectangular or circular.

== Custom G-Code ==

:'''Start G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect as soon as you start a print.

:'''End G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect as soon as a print finishes.

:'''Pause G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when the 'Pause' button is pressed during a print.

:'''Resume G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when the 'Resume' button is pressed after the print having been paused.

:'''Cancel G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when the 'Cancel' button is pressed during a print.

:'''On-Connect G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when MatterControl successfully connects to the printer.

== Extruder 1 ==

=== '''''Size''''' ===

:'''Nozzle Diameter:''' This is where you input the diameter of the nozzle, in millimeters.

=== '''''Retraction''''' ===

:'''Length:''' This value determines how far your filament will be retracted with each qualifying non-printing move, in millimeters.

:'''Speed:''' This Value determines how fast your filament will be retracted, and re-extruded, in millimeters.

:'''Minimum Travel After Retraction:''' This value determines the minimum distance of a non-printing move that will result in a retraction.

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−	~~__NOTOC__~~

−	~~The slice settings for Cura in MatterControl are divided by three categories:~~
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−	* '''Print''': This is where the settings concerning the actual printed part are located. Things like, layer height, support material, and infill.
−	* '''Filament''': This is where the settings concerning the filament are located. Things like temperature control and cooling.
−	* '''Printer''': This is where settings concerning the actual hardware are located. Things like bed size, nozzle diameter, and custom GCode.
−
−	We'll be breaking them down by sub-category, in order, assuming that [[Getting_Started#Show_All_Settings_.2F_User_Level_.28Basic.2C_Intermediate.2C_Advanced.29\|Advanced mode]] is enabled. If a setting isn't visible, make sure [[Getting_Started#Show_All_Settings_.2F_User_Level_.28Basic.2C_Intermediate.2C_Advanced.29\|Advanced mode]] is enabled.
−
−	~~= General =~~
−
−	~~== Layers/Perimeters ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Layer Height''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Layer Height:''' This determines the quality of the print in its entirety. The thinner the layer, the higher the resolution. This also is the biggest factor when determining print time.~~
−
−	:'''First Layer Height:''' This determines the height of your first layer, which is useful in making sure your print has a good starting point. Remember, the vast majority of prints will fail within the first layer.
−
−	~~=== '''''Vertical Shells''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Perimeters (minimum):''' This determines how many vertical layers you have on your print. i.e. how thick your walls will be.~~
−
−	~~:'''Spiral Vase:''' Force the print to have only one vertical layer and gradually increase the extruder height during the print. Only one part can be printed at a time with this feature.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Horizontal Shells''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Number of Solid Layers on the Top:''' This determines how many of the top layers will be solid. This is useful when the [[infill]] is lower.~~
−
−	~~:'''Number of Solid Layers on the Bottom:''' This determines how many solid layers will be printed before the printer begins to use [[infill]].~~
−
−	~~== Infill ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Infill''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Fill Density:''' This determines the density of your infill within the print. This affects print time, total weight, and filament used.~~
−
−	~~== Speed ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Speed for Print Moves''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Perimeters:''' This determines how fast your printer will travel when extruding perimeters.~~
−
−	~~:'''Infill:''' This determines how fast your printer will travel when extruding infill.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Speed for non Print Moves''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Travel:''' How fast your printer will move when it is '''not''' otherwise extruding.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Modifiers''''' ===~~
−
−	:'''First Layer Speed:''' This determines how fast the printer will extrude during the first layer. This is typically a percentage of the previous settings, as extruding the first layer more slowly helps the print get started.
−
−	~~== Skirt and Brim ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Skirt''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Loops:''' This value determines how many loops around the print will be extruded at the start.~~
−
−	~~:'''Distance from Object:''' How far from the print the loops will be extruded.~~
−
−	~~:'''Minimum Extrusion Length:''' Sets the minimum amount of filament to use when drawing the skirt loops. This will cause enough skirt loops to be drawn to use this amount of filament.~~
−
−	~~== Support Material ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Support Material''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Generate Support Material:''' Checking the box enables the printing of support material with whatever settings you have enabled.~~
−
−	~~:'''Overhang Threshold:''' This determines the angle at which your print will have support material generated.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Options''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Pattern Spacing:''' This determines the density of your support material. Essentially the infill for it.~~
−
−	~~:'''X and Y Distance:''' How far the infill will rest away from your print on the X and Y axis. The farther away it is, the easier it is to disconnect.~~
−
−	~~:'''Z Distance:''' How far the infill will rest away from your print on the Z axis. The farther away it is, the easier it is to disconnect.~~
−
−	~~= Filament =~~
−
−	~~== Filament ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Filament''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Diameter:''' Here you would enter the diameter of your filament. This setting is usually already entered when you first connect to a printer, giving it the default settings from the manufacturer.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Temperature''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Extruder Other Layers:''' This determines the extruder temperature for the duration of the print.~~
−
−	~~:'''Bed Other Layers:''' For printers with heat controlled beds, this determines the bed temperature for the duration of the print.~~
−
−	~~== Cooling ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Fan Speed''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Min Fan Speed:''' This value determines the slowest speed that your fan is allowed to go, by percentage.~~
−
−	~~:'''Max Fan Speed:''' This value determines the fastest speed that your fan is allowed to go, by percentage.~~
−
−	~~:'''Disable Fan For The First:''' This determines how many layers should go by without the fan being enabled.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Cooling Thresholds''''' ===~~
−
−	:'''Slow Down If Layer Print Time Is Below:''' This value determines the minimum amount of time a layer is allowed to take, in seconds. If the layer finishes before the allotted time, the extruder will move away and stop until it is allowed to resume.
−
−	~~= Printer =~~
−
−	~~== General ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Size and Coordinates''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Bed Size:''' These values determine how long your bed is along each axis, by millimeters.~~
−
−	~~:'''Print Center:''' These values determine where the center of your bed lies.~~
−
−	~~:'''Build Height:''' How high your bed can lower or raise, along the Z axis.~~
−
−	~~:'''Bed Shape:''' This determines the shape of your bed, either rectangular or circular.~~
−
−	~~== Custom G-Code ==~~
−
−	~~:'''Start G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect as soon as you start a print.~~
−
−	~~:'''End G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect as soon as a print finishes.~~
−
−	~~:'''Pause G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when the 'Pause' button is pressed during a print.~~
−
−	~~:'''Resume G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when the 'Resume' button is pressed after the print having been paused.~~
−
−	~~:'''Cancel G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when the 'Cancel' button is pressed during a print.~~
−
−	~~:'''On-Connect G-Code:''' GCode input in this field will go into effect when MatterControl successfully connects to the printer.~~
−
−	~~== Extruder 1 ==~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Size''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Nozzle Diameter:''' This is where you input the diameter of the nozzle, in millimeters.~~
−
−	~~=== '''''Retraction''''' ===~~
−
−	~~:'''Length:''' This value determines how far your filament will be retracted with each qualifying non-printing move, in millimeters.~~
−
−	~~:'''Speed:''' This Value determines how fast your filament will be retracted, and re-extruded, in millimeters.~~
−
−	~~:'''Minimum Travel After Retraction:''' This value determines the minimum distance of a non-printing move that will result in a retraction.~~
−
−	~~[[Category:Slice Settings]]~~

Cura Settings - Revision history

MatterHackers: Redirected page to CuraEngine Settings

MatterHackers: Blanked the page

MatterHackers: Created page with "__NOTOC__ The slice settings for Cura in MatterControl are divided by three categories: * '''Print''': This is where the settings concerning the actual printed part are loc..."

MatterHackers: Created page with "NOTOC The slice settings for Cura in MatterControl are divided by three categories: * '''Print''': This is where the settings concerning the actual printed part are loc..."