First Layer Height

Migrating: For MatterControl 2.0 the MatterControl documentation is moving to matterhackers.com/mattercontrol/support/. This page is in the process of being migrated. It's new home will be matterhackers.com/mattercontrol/support/slice-settings/general/general#first-layer-thickness.

A screenshot of the First Layer Height setting as seen in MatterControl's SETTINGS pane.

Function

The height of the first layer. A first layer taller than the default layer height can ensure good adhesion to the build plate.

Parameters

• millimeters (mm)
• percent [of Layer Height] (%)

Example(s)

mm

Used as the default if no parameter type is specified. Will create a first layer of the specified millimeters thick.

%

Must enter '%' after input to activate. Used to specify height of first layer relative to Layer Height as a percentage.