Episode 10: The Basic Support Settings

In 3D printing supports are ​ (a)   structures that printed along side the main object.

• temporary
• permanent
• unnecessary
• decorative

Supports help to prevent which three issues?

• sagging

• warping

• sagging

• spiking

A support is like a _________ for a 3D model.

• support beam
• base
• scaffold
• foundation

The most common support structures are ​ (a)   supports and ​ (b)   supports.

• tree
• normal
• circular, diagonal
• flat, vertical
• suspension, cantilever

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Tree Supports

,

(b) Normal Supports

• use more material

• looks like a tree

• harder to remove

• use less material

• form a latice like structure

• generally easier to remove

To locate the support settings you first need to be in the Prepare Tab. Click on the Prepare tab.

The next step to finding the support options is to located the Process Settings area. Click on the process settings menu area title.

Next you need to click on the Support tab within the Process settings area.

Next you will need to enable the Support by clicking on the check box.

If using the "Normal (Manual)" or "Tree (Manual)" support type you need to also have painted the support area onto your model. True or False?

• True

• False