topic Re: algorithm for 3d slicing in Inventor Forum

algorithm for 3d slicing

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:08:03 GMT

Hello, can i ask how does the slicing algorithm works for 3d printers? As i wanna do some editing of layers, i have basic knowledge of what the g codes do, but i just do not know how it is programmed, can someone help me? thanks
Sincerely gabriel

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

Xun.Zhang — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:41:03 GMT

Hi, Go to Tab Environment, enter 3D printing environment, it will help you a little bit.

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:07:57 GMT

Hi Xun,

i cant get your solution:(, please help

Sincerely Gabriel

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

mcgyvr — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:26:41 GMT

Why aren't you editing the 3d model itself and then redoing the slicing/gcode generation again?

Why do you need to edit the layers?

Not sure why you think knowing how the slicing algorithm is going to help you at all..

Its pretty darn complex and not something you need to worry about unless you are writing software to create your own slicer program..

If you want to geek out then here is some info..

https://exploreideasdaily.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/3d-printing-your-friend-the-slicer/

http://blog.hk-fs.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Paper_Fabian_Schurig_3D_Printing.pdf

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:05:35 GMT

Hey mcgyvr,

i just want to solve my oozing problems at my 3d printer, its causing me problems, can u help?

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

JDMather — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:11:54 GMT

What software does your printer use?

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

mcgyvr — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:18:40 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Hey @mcgyvr,

i just want to solve my oozing problems at my 3d printer, its causing me problems, can u help?

Well... This isn't a 3d printer support forum but if you can provide sufficient details on the problems then someone might be able to help here.. myself included..

Pictures of the issue? Printer model? Material? heat settings? print speeds? what have you tried already? and whatever else you can think of..

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:28:50 GMT

Hey mcgyvr,

thanks for replying, here are the photos,

i have tried cura tower and shield mode,

i have tried slic3er ooze shield mode

all have failed, i just want to solve the oozing problem for my dual extruder, please help ty

Sincerely Gabriel

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

mcgyvr — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:47:51 GMT

Using retraction and lowering temperatures a bit has always solved oozing problems for me..

https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/#stringing-or-oozing

https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/retraction-just-say-no-to-oozing

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 03:24:45 GMT

Dear JDMather,

i am using Cura, i wanna learn how the algorithm works so i can edit the gcode per layer instead of changing the gcode line by line,

please help me thanks:)
Sincerely Gabriel

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 03:27:51 GMT

Hey mcgyvr,

i wanna use your solution ; retracting and temperture lowering, but i need to know how the algorithm works so i can edit the program to print every layer which i desire instead of editing the gcode manually after slicing, can you help me please? thanks:)
Sincerely Gabriel

Re: algorithm for 3d slicing

mcgyvr — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:16:04 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Hey mcgyvr,

i wanna use your solution ; retracting and temperture lowering, but i need to know how the algorithm works so i can edit the program to print every layer which i desire instead of editing the gcode manually after slicing, can you help me please? thanks:)
Sincerely Gabriel

WHY? There is NO need to edit the code.. Rectraction/temperatures are settings in the software or your printer for that material...

I guarantee you do NOT need to manually edit the code or modify the program to take care of your issue.. Its simply settings you change and has nothing to do with the algorithm to develop the layers..

If you really think you need to know how Cura works then go here and discuss directly with the developers..

https://github.com/Ultimaker/Cura