Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== 3D printing a single contour-line in Cura ====== {{:other:single_line_03_result.png?600|}}\\ For a graphic cross-section look. {{:other:single_line_01_object.png?600|}}\\ * Move your 3D model down so it intersects with the build platform at the chosen Z-height. * Set build plate adhesion to ''none'' * Optional: in 'Special Modes', set 'Surface Mode' to ''surface''. This slices just the outer contour of the 3D model and ignores the infill etc. {{:other:single_line_02_script.png?600|}}\\ * Go to ''Extensions > Post Processing > Modify G-Code''. Add script ''Pause at height''. Change settings to: * Pause at: ''Layer No.'' * Pause Layer: ''1'' * Disarm timeout: ''1s'' * Standby Temperature: ''0°C'' * Save the G-code file to a USB stick and print. * The printer is paused after the single layer. Navigate the printer menu to ''Tune > Abort'' to actually stop the print. Tested on * Ultimaker 3 other/3d_printing_a_single_line.txt Last modified: 2020/07/30 02:48by formlab