Tip: For easier support removal, increase the Z distance slightly (0.25-0.3mm) and use fewer interface layers. For better surface quality on the supported area, decrease Z distance and add more interface layers.
Support Settings
Configure how supports are generated and placed.
Enable Support
- Parameter
support_material- Type
- Boolean
- Default
- Disabled
- Description
- Master switch to enable or disable support generation.
Support Type
- Parameter
support_type- Options
- Normal (auto), Tree (auto), Tree (manual), Hybrid
- Description
- The algorithm used to generate support structures.
Overhang Threshold Angle
- Parameter
support_material_threshold- Unit
- Degrees (°)
- Default
- 45°
- Range
- 0-90°
- Description
- Angle threshold above which supports are generated. Lower values create more supports.
Support On Build Plate Only
- Parameter
support_material_buildplate_only- Type
- Boolean
- Default
- Disabled
- Description
- When enabled, supports only grow from the build plate, not from model surfaces.
Support Pattern
- Parameter
support_material_pattern- Options
- Rectilinear, Rectilinear Grid, Honeycomb, Lightning
- Description
- The internal pattern of support structures.
| Pattern | Best For | Material Use |
|---|---|---|
| Rectilinear | General use | Moderate |
| Grid | Stability | Higher |
| Honeycomb | Strength | Higher |
| Lightning | Minimal support | Lowest |
Support Density
- Parameter
support_material_spacing- Unit
- mm or %
- Default
- 2.5mm / 15%
- Description
- How dense the support structure is. Higher density = stronger support but harder removal.
Support Z Distance
- Parameter
support_material_contact_distance- Unit
- mm
- Default
- 0.2mm (one layer height)
- Description
- Gap between support and model. Larger gap = easier removal but rougher surface.
Support XY Distance
- Parameter
support_material_xy_spacing- Unit
- mm or %
- Default
- 50% of line width
- Description
- Horizontal distance between support and model walls.
Interface Layers
- Parameter
support_material_interface_layers- Unit
- Layers
- Default
- 3
- Description
- Number of dense interface layers between support and model.
Interface Pattern
- Parameter
support_material_interface_pattern- Options
- Auto, Rectilinear, Concentric, Grid
- Description
- Pattern for dense interface layers.