First Layer Height

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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

Example(s)

mm

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

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%

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

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