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Which Slicer software do you use and why.

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scubi

Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 11, 2015 04:09AM

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Hi
It would be interesting to see what Slicer software you use and why. I know that Slic3r is probably the mostly used software but it would be great to read about the others and your experiences concerning the other software.

Thanks
Vaughan

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VDX

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 11, 2015 04:43AM

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... Slic3r beacause of it's standard implementation with Printrun and Repetier ...

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ntoff

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 11, 2015 11:54AM

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Skeinforge, because the supports it creates are the most beautiful things I've ever layed eyes on.

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ggherbaz

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 11, 2015 02:02PM

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Simplify3d, because of its functionality and printing options no available in open source slicers.

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Wurstnase

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 11, 2015 03:39PM

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Slic3r for most functional parts. It makes the best bridges. If the perimeters goes down to 1 on special parts I use Cura or Skeinforge. S3D when I need parts with support.

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ML3D

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 13, 2015 03:16AM

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Slic3r, because:
Honeycomb infill
Custom Modifier Parts with custom print settings
Layer Height range settings
Ongoing development and a developer who interacts with users on Github
Latest versions have print previews
Advanced extrusion width settings
Etc.

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GRAYWOLF

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 13, 2015 03:50AM

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Cura because I haven't worked out anything else

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kengineer

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 13, 2015 09:19PM

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Simplify3D works better for me than the free ones I tried, never needed a part I could not slice and print.

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jaguarking11

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 16, 2015 02:06PM

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Cura here. I just prefer it, after some time I simply got used to it and it does everything I need. Haven't had a single piece I could not slice with it. Has all the options I need for the stuff I print. Also slicing speed is phenomenal.

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tadawson

Re: Which Slicer software do you use and why.
June 16, 2015 02:22PM

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Slic3r, because it works, and it's open . . . generally, I avoid proprietary software like a disease, unless there is no option. I build from source, since that gets the most optimal build on most platforms, and Slic3r supports that. I also get to follow development, instead of waiting in the dark . . .

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