Slic3r 1.2.9 version has XY compensation function

[bvandiepenbos]

I have not tried it, but it may help with holes printing undersized?

manual.slic3r.org/troubleshooting/dimension-errors

slic3r.org/blog/new-stable-1.2.9

bunch of other promising looking features...
3D graphic preview of gcode IN SLIC3R !
Incremental real-time slicing
3D honeycomb fill

release notes slic3r.org/releases/1.2.9

[rbruntzjr]

I loaded Repetier to print some fin holders and up popped a message of the update. I updated but haven't taken a close look at the changes. It looked a bit diferent. A never used it as a stand alone yet. Always through Repetier. When I get done printing I'll have to take a look at it. In setting up to print I did notice a few new settings..

The fin holders are coming out nice though.

[jimustanguitar]

I haven't installed it yet, but the new Slic3r looks promising.

New Slic3r, new Cura, new S3D... 'Tis the season, apparently.

[BeeAmaker]

Hummm,,, I have been getting that message "new update available" but have been ignoring it. In the past I always have to re-configure everything so I haven't felt like updating. Will have to see whats new now.

[jimustanguitar]

Jul 7, 2015 7:07:56 GMT -5 BeeAmaker said:

Hummm,,, I have been getting that message "new update available" but have been ignoring it. In the past I always have to re-configure everything so I haven't felt like updating. Will have to see whats new now.

I think you can save your slicing profile before doing the update and then import those settings in the new installation.


Is anybody running Slic3r by itself, or is everybody using it inside of Repetier or MatterControl?

[bvandiepenbos]

I have run Slic3r standalone a few times to vary layer height in different areas. (like S3D does)
Rather hard without 3D preview, so never use it standalone much.
However, now that Sli3r has 3D preview in itself, it should be a good standalone option. Especially with it's linking to Octoprint.

[BeeAmaker]

Now there is a new version of Repetier that include the new slicer.

This version supports the Repetier-Informer app to receive free push messages with status reports on your smartphone and/or tablet.