How to use it
- Load a model in Cura and select it
- Click on the "Custom Supports Cylinder" button on the left toolbar
- Change de value for the support Size, Angle and Max Size in numeric input fields in the tool panel if necessary
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Click anywhere on the model to place support cylinder there
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Clicking existing support cylinder deletes it
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Clicking existing support cylinder + Ctrl switch automaticaly to the Translate Tool to modify the position of the support.
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Clicking existing support + Alt this shorcut allows you to add a support on a existing support.
- The length of the support is automaticaly set from the pick point to the construction plate.
- Before to slice your model, uncheck the "Generate Support" checkbox in the right panel (if you want to use ONLY custom supports)
With the 6 buttons in the plugin windows, it's possible to switch the created geometry between a cylinder, a tube, a cubic, a freeform or a custom support.
Note: it's easier to add/remove supports when you are in "Solid View" mode
Size define the size of the support at the model height. You can use the Angle parameter to strengthen the supports by expanding them downwards.
Max Size must be used with the Angle Parameter. If you specify a value for Angle this parameter will limit the size of your support to this dimension .
Ie Max Size = 0 and Angle = 20°
A value of 30 mm will limite the diameter of the support.
Internal diameter can be specified for 'Tube' Support. This value define the inner diameter of the support.
For the freeform support, select the shape of the FreeForm model in the Combobox
You have the choice between : - cross - section - pillar - bridge - arch-buttress - t-support - custom
The initial mode will only create a scale factor along the Z axis. The size of the base element is defined by the parameter : Size.
By activating the option Scaling also in main Directions the element will be scaled in all directions. When using this option, the Size parameter sets the minimum size of the element.
To create a custom support, you need to clic two points on the model.
