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(This is the screen you will see after clicking “Prepare to Print”)
The material length and weight are fairly accurate, but the time estimates are low by about 40%. To get a more
accurate time estimate, multiply Simplify’s estimate by 1.4.
7.5 Support Structures
Your F400 prints breakaway support structures out of the same material that the part is made out of. Using this
technique, you can make complex shapes without the need for soluble support or a second print head (which adds
complexity and cost).
Simplify has two ways to generate this support structure: it can be done automatically based on the overhang
angles on the part, or it can be placed manually. Simplify also allows you to preview where support will be placed
prior to slicing the part; something no other slicer does.
Some additional resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tlrCpwAV4M
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/tutorials/adding-and-modifying-support-structures/
7.5.1 Default Settings
The default settings for most materials are the same and can be found on the “Support” tab. These settings will
work well for most parts that need support. Explanations for commonly changed settings:
Support density is set to 35% (this is how dense the zigzags are). Too dense will make it very hard to
remove the support. Too sparse will result in poor finish on the part.
Upper and lower separation layers are 1. This means Simplify will leave an empty layer between the top
of the support and the bottom of the part. So there is a weak bond which enables us to easily remove the
support after the part is done. For some cases (see below) you will want to change this value.
Support detection parameters; overhang must be shallower than this angle and the area of the face must
be larger than this value.
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