Amount

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Warning Deprecated: This page contains information about a feature that is no longer in use as of version 1.5. Its functionality has been upgraded or replaced with Support Percent.
A screenshot of the Amount setting as seen in MatterControl's SETTINGS pane.

Function

The minimum angle of overhang for which support material will be created. The angle perpendicular to the bed = 0; parallel with the bed = 90.

Parameters

  • degrees

Can be zero.

Presets

  • Minimum : 20
  • Standard : 45
  • All : 90
  • Custom : user-defined

Example(s)

degrees

The standard preset will generate support material for any overhang which is more than 45 degrees from perpendicular with the bed.

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