Automatic Slicer Settings

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

This page is about a feature that is not yet available in any current release.

Starting with Octolapse V0.4, slicer settings can be extracted directly from your gcode file. This means no more copying your slicer settings into Octolapse before every print! This is one of my favorite features, especially since it makes it much easier for new users to get Octolapse working quickly. It also eliminates typos and missing/incorrect settings.

Compatible Slicers

The following slicers currently support Automatic Configuration Settings:

• Cura -requires simple configuration change within your slicer
• Simplify 3D
• Slic3r
• Slic3r PE
• PrusaSlicer

Note: If you do NOT have one of these slicers, Automatic Configuration will not work. Use the Other slicer type option instead.

Enabling Automatic Slicer Configuration

Edit your printer printer profile, find the Slicer Type drop down and select Automatic Configuration.

If you are using Cura, be sure to follow install the Cura settings script.

Install the Cura Settings Script

Unlike the other supported browsers, Cura will not work without some minor adjustments. This guide assumes your printer is already correctly configured and that you are running Cura version 3.x up to 4.2.x (Octolapse may work with other versions too). Follow these steps to add your cura settings to your gcode files so that Octolapse can access them:

1. Open Cura
2. Open the Help menu and select About.

3. Record the version number.
4. Open the Settings menu, expand the Printer sub-menu, and select Manage Printers

5. Select your printer from the Local Printers list and click Machine Settings.

6. If you are using Cura 4.2 or above, copy the following script:

   Cura Script for Version 4.2 or Greater

   If you are using Cura 4.1 or below, copy the following script:

   Cura Script for Version 4.1 and below

7. Paste the copied script into the top of the Start G-code text box as shown below:

   

   

8. Make sure you reslice your gcode file before you print. Otherwise the settings won't be in there!

Notes about the settings script

The cura settings scripts are based on a master script generated by Tjjfvi which can be found here. Be sure to give Tjjfvi some love for the template!