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Mharrit1 at 22:11, 3 December 2019

2019-12-03T22:11:28Z

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	==== Cura Tips ====		==== Cura Tips ====
	* The taller something is the longer it takes to print. You want to make sure the largest flat side is on the bottom. Cura doesn't always do this automatically!		* The taller something is the longer it takes to print. You want to make sure the largest flat side is on the bottom. Cura doesn't always do this automatically!
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			\|+ The same print lying down runs significantly faster than when it was standing up even on a small print.
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			\|[[ File:Cura_print_standing_up.PNG \| 350px ]]\|\| [[ File:Cura_print_lying_down.PNG \| 350 px ]]
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	* Try to fit as much onto one build plate as possible rather than doing multiple prints. Takes much less time to print one big thing than many small things.		* Try to fit as much onto one build plate as possible rather than doing multiple prints. Takes much less time to print one big thing than many small things.
	* Make sure the spool in the printer has enough material to finish your print. You can check the maximum capacity of the spool on it and then Cura tells you how much material you will use with your print.		* Make sure the spool in the printer has enough material to finish your print. You can check the maximum capacity of the spool on it and then Cura tells you how much material you will use with your print.
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	== Cura Controls ==		== Cura Controls ==
	=== Adjusting Models ===		=== Adjusting Models ===
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	==== Move ====		==== Move ====
	[[ File:Cura_move.png \| border\| 350px \| none]]		[[ File:Cura_move.png \| border\| 350px \| none]]

Mharrit1 at 21:46, 3 December 2019

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 [[Category:Tools]]
 == Cura Overview ==
 == Cura Controls ==

Mharrit1 at 02:02, 26 November 2019

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	Differences between types of support - Everywhere on the left, touching buildplate on the right		Differences between types of support - Everywhere on the left, touching buildplate on the right
	[[ File:Support differences.png \| border \| 500px \| none ]]		[[ File:Support differences.png \| border \| 500px \| none ]]

			For some more information: [https://all3dp.com/2/cura-support-settings-optimize-your-supports/ Support Website]

Mharrit1 at 02:00, 26 November 2019

2019-11-26T02:00:18Z

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	=== Support ===		=== Support ===
	Support is used to build up to any part of the print that is overhanging over nothing. It should be used when you have any overhang at more than a 45 degree angle away from the rest of the print. You might need support used even when it is less than 45 degrees, each build is different.		Support is used to build up to any part of the print that is overhanging over nothing. It should be used when you have any overhang at more than a 45 degree angle away from the rest of the print. You might need support used even when it is less than 45 degrees, each build is different.

			You can change the settings of how much support you want printed by going into the custom settings and under support. The ''Support Overhang Angle'' setting works by any angle below it will have support under it. For example: 0 means no support will be printed and a setting of 89 means that only bridges will be printed (straight overhangs).

	When looking at your print, you can see if it needs support if you look under it and see red coloring.		When looking at your print, you can see if it needs support if you look under it and see red coloring.
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	* '''Support Everywhere''': Support will be printed everywhere you have overhangs, even if support needs to be printed on top of your print		* '''Support Everywhere''': Support will be printed everywhere you have overhangs, even if support needs to be printed on top of your print
	* '''Touching Buildplate''': Only print support that would be started on the buildplate.		* '''Touching Buildplate''': Only print support that would be started on the buildplate.
			Differences between types of support - Everywhere on the left, touching buildplate on the right
			[[ File:Support differences.png \| border \| 500px \| none ]]

Mharrit1 at 01:22, 26 November 2019

2019-11-26T01:22:38Z

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	=== Support ===		=== Support ===
	Support is used to build up to any part of the print that is overhanging over nothing. It should be used when you have any overhang at more than a 45 degree angle away from the rest of the print. You might need support used even when it is less than 45 degrees, each build is different.		Support is used to build up to any part of the print that is overhanging over nothing. It should be used when you have any overhang at more than a 45 degree angle away from the rest of the print. You might need support used even when it is less than 45 degrees, each build is different.

			When looking at your print, you can see if it needs support if you look under it and see red coloring.
			[[ File:no_support.PNG \| border \| 350px \| none ]]
			One check you should always make when printing is checking the support building. This can be done after clicking slice and letting it load, you can click preview on the top bar. This view will show you everything that will be printed from the individual layers to the the support under it. Checking this can make sure you're print wont fail because missing support
			[[ File:sliced_support.PNG \| border \| 350px \| none ]]

	Two options for support placement:		Two options for support placement:
	* '''Support Everywhere''': Support will be printed everywhere you have overhangs, even if support needs to be printed on top of your print		* '''Support Everywhere''': Support will be printed everywhere you have overhangs, even if support needs to be printed on top of your print
	* '''Touching Buildplate''': Only print support that would be started on the buildplate.		* '''Touching Buildplate''': Only print support that would be started on the buildplate.

Mharrit1 at 17:20, 23 November 2019

2019-11-23T17:20:21Z

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	* Snap scaling means only scale by 1% increments		* Snap scaling means only scale by 1% increments
	* Button is to reset to normal		* Button is to reset to normal

			=== Support ===
			Support is used to build up to any part of the print that is overhanging over nothing. It should be used when you have any overhang at more than a 45 degree angle away from the rest of the print. You might need support used even when it is less than 45 degrees, each build is different.

			Two options for support placement:
			* '''Support Everywhere''': Support will be printed everywhere you have overhangs, even if support needs to be printed on top of your print
			* '''Touching Buildplate''': Only print support that would be started on the buildplate.

Mharrit1 at 06:40, 18 November 2019

2019-11-18T06:40:21Z

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	==== Rotate ====		==== Rotate ====
			[[ File:Cura_rotate.PNG \| border \| 350px \| none]]
	Turn a model along the XYZ axis designated by circles around model.		Turn a model along the XYZ axis designated by circles around model.
	* Automatically rotates at 15 degree angle, holding shift or disabling “Snap Rotation” option lets you rotate at 1 degree		* Automatically rotates at 15 degree angle, holding shift or disabling “Snap Rotation” option lets you rotate at 1 degree
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	==== Scale ====		==== Scale ====
	Change size of model in one of XYZ directions. Can drag out using the arrows or type in values or percents~~. Button is to reset to normal~~.		[[ File:Cura_scale.PNG \| border \| 350px \| none]]
			Change size of model in one of XYZ directions. Can drag out using the arrows or type in values or percents.
	* Uniform scaling means stay consistent upon all directions		* Uniform scaling means stay consistent upon all directions
	* Snap scaling means only scale by 1% increments		* Snap scaling means only scale by 1% increments
			* Button is to reset to normal

Mharrit1 at 06:32, 18 November 2019

2019-11-18T06:32:25Z

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	== Cura Controls ==		== Cura Controls ==
	=== Adjusting Models ===		=== Adjusting Models ===
			{\|
	==== Move ====		==== Move ====
	[[ File:Cura_move.png \| ~~thumbnail~~ \| 350px]]		[[ File:Cura_move.png \| border\| 350px \| none]]
	Can move the model manually using the arrows or set in specific coordinates (Moving manually much easier)		Can move the model manually using the arrows or set in specific coordinates (Moving manually much easier)
	* Lock model makes your model not able to accidentally be moved		* Lock model makes your model not able to accidentally be moved
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	* The XY coordinates (0,0) refers to the center of the build plate in Cura.		* The XY coordinates (0,0) refers to the center of the build plate in Cura.

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	~~[[ File:Cura mirror.PNG \| thumbnail \| 350px]]~~
	==== Mirror ====		==== Mirror ====
			[[ File:Cura mirror.PNG \| border\| 350px \| none]]
	Flip a model in one of the XYZ directions.		Flip a model in one of the XYZ directions.

			==== Rotate ====
			Turn a model along the XYZ axis designated by circles around model.
			* Automatically rotates at 15 degree angle, holding shift or disabling “Snap Rotation” option lets you rotate at 1 degree
			* Left option is to reset to original and middle is to lay flat – does it’s best to lie it flat based on current rotation, right most is click a side to lay flat

			==== Scale ====
			Change size of model in one of XYZ directions. Can drag out using the arrows or type in values or percents. Button is to reset to normal.
			* Uniform scaling means stay consistent upon all directions
			* Snap scaling means only scale by 1% increments

Mharrit1 at 01:49, 18 November 2019

2019-11-18T01:49:25Z

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	* The XY coordinates (0,0) refers to the center of the build plate in Cura.		* The XY coordinates (0,0) refers to the center of the build plate in Cura.

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			[[ File:Cura mirror.PNG \| thumbnail \| 350px]]
	==== Mirror ====		==== Mirror ====
	Flip a model in one of the XYZ directions.		Flip a model in one of the XYZ directions.

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2019-11-17T20:46:03Z

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[[Category:Tools]]
== Cura Overview ==

== Cura Controls ==
=== Adjusting Models ===
==== Move ====
[[ File:Cura_move.png | thumbnail | 350px]]
Can move the model manually using the arrows or set in specific coordinates (Moving manually much easier)
* Lock model makes your model not able to accidentally be moved
* Moving things outside the boundaries set by the specific Ultimaker makes the item be grayed out and won't be printed.
* The XY coordinates (0,0) refers to the center of the build plate in Cura.

==== Mirror ====
Flip a model in one of the XYZ directions.