Info fields, commands, and parameters appearing in the context view of powderbed-fusion-type machine workspaces (both metal and polymer powder)
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| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | The solid volume of all parts in the buildroom | MPBF, Farsoon SLS |
| Build height | Highest point until which the buildroom is filled with part volume | |
| Support | An estimate of volume occupied by support. For open supports, meaning supports whose walls are non-watertight structures, volume estimation is calculated using the Spot size parameter in the chosen configuration. (See Machine configuration) | |
| Build time | An estimate of the time needed for the complete build. The estimate may be improved by generating a toolpath. |
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | A collection of toolpath-generating rules, grouped into strategies, and of other machine-specific settings | MPBF, Farsoon SLS |
| Distance between part and platform | Enforces a distance between the platform surface and the lowest point of the part | |
| Buildplate thickness |
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Part name | Displays the name of the selected part, or the number of parts if multiple are selected | MPBF, Farsoon SLS |
| Build strategy | Different parts may have different strategies each, or can have the same strategy set at once. | |
| Laser index | If supported by machine model and configuration, specify which part to render with which laser | |
| Orient part | Shortcut to automatic orientation | |
| Create supports | Shortcut to loading and entering the support editor on the selected part. (Support editor can be loaded only on one selected part at a time.) | |
| Import supports | Opens a file browsing dialog for loading a dedicated STL part as support.
Note: Deactivate
Distance between part and platform first, especially if the part to load the support on has some supports already.
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| Remove supports | Shortcut to removing any supports from the selected part | |
| Monte Carlo packer | Shortcut to Monte Carlo packer | Farsoon SLS |
| Scanline packer | Shortcut to Scanline packer | Farsoon SLS |
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Start build simulation | Prepares the thermomechanical simulation for Simulation Utility without generating a toolpath preview | MPBF |
| Toolpath visualization | Generates the toolpaths for the whole buildroom and displays a visualization | MPBF, Farsoon SLS |
| Load simulation results | Imports simulation results for display and analysis in Netfabb | MPBF |
| Export build data | Generates the buildfile from the toolpaths | MPBF, Farsoon SLS |
These additional items in the Build statistics section in the context view are available while a toolpath is being visualized.
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Layer count | Total layers occupied by toolpath regardless how many are generated for display | MPBF |
| Efficiency |
Shown during toolpath visualization
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Layer time | Total build time up to the current and also generated layer | MPBF |
| Layer efficiency |
Shown during toolpath visualization
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Current layer | Number of currently selected layer, starting at layer 0 (Netfabb projects layers upwards, not downwards.) | MPBF |
| Current Z | Z height of currently selected layer, starting at zero height | |
| (Replay controls) | Controls to jump to the previous layer down, or next layer up, to play or pause the visualisation, and to control the playback speed | |
| Jump to next layer after animation | When unchecked, replays the same layer in a loop |
Shown during toolpath visualization
| Field, command, or parameter | Explanation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Switch between combinations of different ways of how to the display the whole part an to highlight the current layer | MPBF |
| Layers | Select from increments between layers to calculate and to display persistently. More layers increase display complexity. | |
| Calculate | Force recalculation of toolpath visualization with the current preview settings | |
| Start build simulation | Prepares the thermomechanical simulation for Simulation Utility without leaving the toolpath preview | |
| Back | Leaves toolpath preview | |
| Export build data | Generates the buildfile without leaving the toolpath preview |