Ok, so I’m use to using RepG#40 for printer control and moving around .stl 's on the build plate. Now that I’ve moved on to PronterFace and trying to not use RepG I’m encountering problems.
So I’m trying to make platters of 2 or more .stl 's using Slic3r and I’m having a problem w/ 2 .stl 's. Individually they are in the center and on the platform but when I load the one then the other(both are small parts) one ends up on the platform and the other is in mid-air. In Slic3r I can move the parts in X Y plane but not Z(or I haven’t found it yet). And I fixed the problem in Cura but it saves the platter in an .amf format that Slic3r and KISSlicer(my default slicer) do not recognize.
So my Q is: What do you guys use to fix placement of parts or make platters of multiple parts?
I’m not talking about ‘printing’ problems. I’m arranging .stl 's to create a plate of multiple parts. Then exporting that as 1 .stl . Then I will slice it and print it. My problem is I can’t “stick” the parts to the build plate w/o using RepG#40. I can do it in Cura but it exports to .amf and Slic3r/KISSlicer do not recognize that file.
You’ve tried ‘drop object’ in Slicr?
I’ve done both in Slic3r, drag&dropped plus use the “add model” button.
Drag to position and then ‘drop object’ button, yes? Just to clarify…
Slic3r, RepetierHost, Cura, Plater and Pronterface will let you plate the stuff.
@boog_nish in Slic3r what ‘drop object’ button are you referring to?
I have six buttons on my object placement page on Slicr, COPY OBJECT, CENTER OBJECT, ADD STL, AUTO POSITION, DROP OBJECT and REMOVE STL FILE. I am using the Mac version, but should be comparable. I wish that I could post a pic… It’s there though
@David_Cushing , I messaged you a pic of what I am referring to.
@boog_nish are we both talking about http://slic3r.org/ ? This is the slicer I’m talking about. Plus I didn’t get your IM.
@Mark_Rehorst I’ve found arranging parts in a modeling program doesn’t always = parts located on the bed and centered. That’s why RepG was so valuable.
Ok @boog_nish I found your photo and you are not using Slic3r. What slicer are you using?
So, I’m using Repetier- host Mac. Within which I use Slic3r, yep. Sorry for the confusion. The ‘drop object’ button is actually on Repetier, but it allows you to ‘drop’ the object before slicing. Sometimes if I scale or rotate an object in positioning it will be left elevated, or under, the virtual build plate. Sorry for the confusion. Good luck. I’m not sure why the message didn’t go thru.
Ok, tnx @boog_nish , I had to go to your profile to see the pic. I might of been doing something and didn’t hear the ping. I’ll check out Repetier if it doesn’t cost $$.
Couldn’t solve Plater (included in Printrun) solve your problem? You than could use Printrun (Pronterface) AND arrange the parts as you like. Sort of a “win-win” situation :-).
I usually run my files through Netfabb Basic ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StqAtQIR3Bs ) to orient, scale and fix them before throwing them into Slic3r.
In your particular case, there might be a stray triangle somewhere in the stl throws Slic3r off - usually it’s pretty good at clamping things to the build platform.
Cura can save in STL format. Just put .stl in the filename when you do a ‘save model’.
I’ll try these thing out. Tnx @Thomas_Sanladerer and @David_Martin
Ok @David_Martin In Cura, after I right-clicked on the plate of 2 pieces I “split object into parts” and that put both parts on the bed then was able to save in .stl(I had to type that in :P).