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1.16 Support
You define how your support material is generated here. You must have
some form of support turned on in the basic settings in order for these
settings to have an effect.
Structure Type
You can choose between a Grid or a line pattern for your support material.
The grid will be a checkerboard pattern in the X and Y direction. The line
option will produce lines in along the Y axis for support. The grid will
provide stronger support than the line option, but will be harder to remove.
Overhang Angle for Support
This will determine where support material is generated. In general you will
be able to print a model with 45 to 90 degree angles in relation to the bed
without support. We recommend leaving this setting at 45.
Fill Amount
This will determine how dense your support material is printed, similar to
infill percentage. The higher percentage the better support, but it will be
harder to remove the support material and will use more material.
Distance X/Y
This will determine how far away form your object in the X/Y plane that the
support material is being placed.
Distance Z
This will determine how far away your support material is from your object
in the vertical direction. A smaller number here makes for better support,