__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 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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