Click on - Click off - Supports in Cura 4.8

[@Artemis-gq5nv]

Bought a printer a week ago, and already hating the standard supports because of them hugging the whole miniature. This is a godsent content right here

[@mizakoreia]

You are the best 3D teacher, hands down! I’m grateful for your life!

[@13aaryan]

OMG! Thank you so much! I just enabled supports and it was a pain to remove the supports, basically wrapped around the full model😣

[@chrismckay3868]

You dont need the plugins with cura. Cura has this built in for regular square manual supports. Use the support blocker and then use the button with 4 pawns on it to change the support blocker to a support and it turns into a support pillar. You can resize the support to your hearts desire.

[@ShockVideoVFX]

True, but this method is quite a bit quicker.

[@chrismckay3868]

@@ShockVideoVFX not by much really, and you don't need to log into to cura to download it as it's part of the base program. I have downloaded the plugins but still find myself just using the flipped blockers most of the time. And anyways the comment was more to counter the insinuation cura did not have it by default :)

[@RealGardenMechanics]

CHEP for someone who hasn’t been 3D printing/designing for long your channel has been an Amazing help, this will actually help with an issue I’ve been having. You’re the best! 🖖🏻

[@s8nlx661]

Just recently found out about these and its a huge game changer in slicing. Ive pretty much been adding all my own supports. It may take a few minutes to do a custom support job but it. Saves so much print time that its so worth the few extra minutes to add. Great video and def something not enough people are aware exists

[@ericsankey5756]

This guy is the Bob Villa of 3D printing! Of all the 3D KZbinrs you are hands down my favorite. You're not annoying, you get straight to the point, and you helped me put my ender 3 together without breaking it!

[@FilamentFriday]

Thanks for watching

[@justinchampion5468]

What a fantastic Add-on for Cura! I have a lot of models that required messing with the built-in support and either generate a LOT of extra material (Waste) or require me to carefully tamper with it to minimize (Time)... this should be a great solution for a number of different cases! Thanks, CHEP.

[@jerrymacdonald135]

Can you angle the supports? Flashprint allows you to change just the base leaving the rest of support to be the chosen size and allows you to choose where the support touches the model then where it touches base allowing angled support posts avoiding marring model further. It then allows you to tie another post from another point of the model down to an existing post reducing the amount of support material.

[@gothmaniow]

Hi there I've never used Flash print ,but I've used a (not very well known slicer named Craftware and you can do exactly this with their custom supports feature. ,I hope that you can will be able to do on all slicers in the near future ,as you said less marking on the models :)

[@keeganfields5384]

This channel is great! every time I go to do something in printing and say, "how could I do this or that?" I either go to this channel and there is already a video for it or in this case as I thought it and a notification for the video buzzed on my phone! perfect timing! Thanks!

[@unacceptableknottyprofesso7782]

Another bonus using Cura is that many of the newer extensions work on older version of Cura. Playing around with the extension covered in the vid in Cura 4.0. I found that 4.0 gives me everything I need without the bloat. I have the newer versions installed but it seems to take at least twice the print time for the same piece with the same settings.

[@brunoosti1]

Hey Chuck! Custom: click first point than second and it lays a support between 2 points with angled top, trying not to cross the upper part of the model. Excellent! Almost like painting supports.

[@brunoosti1]

@@Kalvinjj I'm not sure if the tool wont simple lay the custom support until it touches the bed, crossing the inside of a hollow model. Let me test this. Maybe combining support blockers with custom supports. With the old custom supports it would always extend the support down the bed, even if there was some part of the model where it could be built on and you've had placed blocker under that part.

[@brunoosti1]

Yea... it creates supports through the model until the bed, against bockers, even.

[@Faroacces0]

@@Kalvinjj Supports starting from the model itself is a normal thing and it shouldn't ruin the model's surface. I sometimes did it while printing some minis. Otherwise you should try tree supports either from Cura or the customizable ones from meshmixer.

[@avejst]

Great video as always CURA is getting better, well done 👍 Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us 👍😊

[@blakejohnson4400]

I had no Idea Cura could do this! It's a game changer!! Thanks CHEP!

[@502deth]

ive had several occasions before when i knew i had to get one or 2 supports to get a good print, but i didnt want to generate supports and have plastic everywhere to clean up, i wish i had known this then. awesome video. thank you.

[@JuanCarlosLopez-eq5hq]

I was using S3D mainly because I love the custom support feature, I think now is time to move to Cura, thanks for the tip !

[@wylde007]

GAAAAAAH! I needed this like... last week! I made a cylindrical object in Blender and just inserted it into my prints, knowing it would be removed in post, so I could forego supports. I am so glad I stumbled on this video. Thank you for sharing this simple yet oh-so-brilliant add-on!

[@almosh3271]

What short , sweet and to the point tip not to mention very helpfull in my case. Please keep up the good work!!

[@PG-jc8bz]

Wow I’ve never supports so easy to take off before in my life! Thank you for the information Chuck :) Also I got my printer fixed after tons of slicer setting changes and a new magnetic build plate :)

[@paulradford4100]

I hate supports and wastage, but often need them. Thanks for the heads up - I'll give this a try..

[@JasperJanssen]

With the arm, the section between the last two supports is a 80 degree or so overhang. That needs more continuous support than just one little dot and then a few layers further on another. Needs one of those wedges in that section, basically.

[@entilzhar]

excellent video, saving plastic for futureprints is a must seeingthat filament prices in the UK have gone up by approximately 30 - 40 % , thanks for this Chep

[@Sarwiz1]

I can see wghere using this along with the mini brim would give you a multitude of support options. Thank you again Chuck

[@Legoman585]

You have helped me so much with Filament Friday on my journey through learning my how to use my printer better since I bought it 6 months ago.

[@craftingonabudget6700]

You keep putting out relevant content that helps an older newbie print like a pro! Thanks!

[@LukePettit3dArtist]

Its about time other slicers have managed to add in a basic but necessary feature. I've never understood why its not a standard feature in any slicer.

[@wordreet]

My man! This is excellent info, thanx so much. I'm actually going to re-install Cura, because I seem to have lost the standard profiles some how. But I just tried this and it works!!! Cura has so much going on in their setting options that I may never use half of it's capabilities. But this is definitely one that I will use a lot!! Thanx again.

[@alexrox321]

You honestly are the saviour to all cura users ❤️

[@eirtril]

Thank you a lot, Ched. This is ALL I was waiting to leave S3D. Finally here.

[@cevingagne7958]

Great Video. The default pillierst are always so had to remove and leave so much on the actual print. I’ll definitely give this a try.

[@onecarwood]

Awesome, this pretty much solidifies my ditching S3d. When I first started printing it was a savior. I think S3d is done though and whoever owns it is just riding it out till the end, we’re never gonna see V5.

[@grokscience8673]

Wow, exactly what I was trying to figure out in Cura. You are my goto 3d printing source.

[@marchache]

Used this for the first time tonight. Works amazing. So much better than auto generated.

[@Walooiji]

I literally broke off a model due to tree supports, definitely giving this a try!

[@Mottersmotters]

Great video and happy new year. Need to get back printing I have more dust than filament on my printer. Stay safe 😷 Motters

[@rayztech7384]

Just what i was looking for tomorrows print. Musy have read my mind. Thank you!

[@adam.gibson]

THANKS! I had no idea this was a thing. You just saved me a lot of time in the future. I was manually putting support in using the Support Blocker and changing it to supports but that was troublesome.

[@adam.gibson]

I just used it but it appears to form so close that it sticks so it doesn't appear to use the normal support rules? The object I put it against was at an angle.

[@kieranclarke135]

Thanks Chuck. Pretty much all that Cura was missing. Nice explanation.

[@andreojuegosyestrategia1266]

Finally! Thank you so much Chep! Keep doing great content!!!

[@roaster323]

This will save loads of filament. Thanks Chep!

[@diecastjunkie]

Great vid! Very informative and simple for new Cura users. Thanks, and keep it up!

[@FilamentFriday]

Thanks. Got a whole playlist of them: kzbin.info/aero/PLRFPlUhDTTlm0AqW9EGhxglCt_OKvAwxI

[@nuclearrylaw7616]

I’m glad I found this video. I printed a warhammer from battle tech without knowing much on making good supports so now it got supports wrapping in between It’s legs and onto It’s back making it a hell of trying to take them off. With this I shouldn’t have that problem any more cuz I want to print lots of mechs 😅

[@Festivejelly]

Wow ive got this plugin already but didnt really use it. Now I absolutely will. Fantastic addition.

[@MAXIMUSGAMINGTV]

You are a true genius! Love your videos

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic tips, Chuck! Thanks a lot! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@hayboompizzaria6958]

Could you do a video on the best slicers please?

[@bengrant6478]

I love this! I will definitely install this next time I need support. The large time and filament consuming normal supports have been annoying me.

[@tomassliauteris884]

This is the best support what i saw till now! Thank you very much!!!

[@crewsayer]

I found if you use this with Generate Supports checked, you get the generated supports, and the custom ones. You can select the custom pillars and rotate, scale, move them so they are at an angle pointing away from the base, only touching the model where support is needed. If they intersect with the generated supports you don't have to worry about them not touching the base when you transform them that way. It is a handy way to augment generated supports when they don't support something well.

[@FilamentFriday]

What version of Cura?

[@crewsayer]

@@FilamentFriday Cura 4.8. I generated tree supports with custom supports added in. The model was a HeroForge mini of a barbarian holding a greataxe. The bottom edge of the blade of the axe was not being properly supported by the generated no matter what orientation I used so I tested adding custom supports to the mix and it worked.

[@rowanmurphy5239]

Fantastic! I was considering upgrading my board and getting a second hit end to print PVA sports, as getting them off is always a nightmare!!! Wrecks my models.

[@TheKirk48]

This is one of the very top videos I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@PaganWizard]

This is going to be a HUGE help, TYVM!!!!! Which setting, or plugin, are you using to get click&drag movement??? All I have are the static views.

[@Thomllama]

that is cool, glad others are getting proper manual supports, But still prefer IdeaMakers setup! Concentric supports follow the contour of the model so they support without as much issue

[@broderp]

ANother awesome video. Just a suggestion if I may: Red is hard to see detail on prints. Would you consider using a mor matt color? When I prototype or test, I use grey as my go to color as it allows (IMO) the best contrast for viewing and analyzing the model. It's also a neutral color in that it can be painted or prepared with most other colors, if you are going to be sanding or painting to remove the layer lines. I don't care about using the plastic, I care about how the standard supports damage the models finish and in some cases are hard to remove. This is an awesome tool I will be using. Ultimaker should consider making this as part of the standard install package.

[@nikgrid]

Brilliant Chuck I'm subscribing! I've been using tree supports and they have been pretty great but these will work better I think. Cheers

[@Sarwiz1]

Broke many models trying to remove supportd, i love this

[@jakestobert]

It’s funny how I needed to see this for one of my prints

[@RoseMagpie]

thank you so much! I'm new to this and you explained it all so well!

[@gmodesike]

This is awesome. Just what cura needed. Perfect

[@Iskelderon]

Hope a future version will also allow this for "tree supports"+"touching build plate" mode.

[@bginvestor101]

very cool. Does Cura 4.8 allow some areas of model to have different fill % settings? thx.

[@flyingfloorboard4097]

Been looking for this for a week, thank you!

[@Ilsabug1]

Thank you for sharing. Been having a fit with supports, and breaking models.

[@VaughnG71]

I just want to that you so much for all these instruction videos. You've helped me solve so many problems.

[@Oscarvalz]

If you put negative value on the angle case... say -2.... does this make an inverted piramid??? Less plastic and more support on the model surface

[@johnhodorovych8003]

well this is definitely going to come in handy! great content as always

[@AndrewAHayes]

The first two supports didn't look as if they were actually supporting the model, is there a way to guarantee that the part of the model being supported is actually touching the support, I am beginning to think they may have initially supported the printing but broke away as that arm and hand would not have looked good had the support not functioned.

[@Soupcan13]

Friggin epic man! Thank you for making this video

[@HoopyAmero]

I really wish there is something like this but branches at the top like tree support so it eases into the overhang like a V. I hate removing supports especially ones that wraps around the print :(

[@lobuzz311]

Super helpful. I am always dismayed by the default supports

[@gelopsycho]

I just want to say Thank You so much for everything sir Chuck!! very much appreciated. Stay safe!!! :D

[@PaulDominguez]

Wow that is great. Thanks this is so helpful

[@lugiber]

Fantastic news! S3D will definitely have trouble getting their users to return when/if v5 is released. Kind of reminds me of what happened to quark express when they ignored their customers and Adobe stepped in and answered the call.

[@qwewer6]

I would love to see you make a video on prusaslicer 2.3 paint on support feature.

[@FilamentFriday]

Like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jne4l4WMdtJsqtU

[@qwewer6]

@@FilamentFriday Yes :P

[@MShedeed]

great! The .3 layer height is not a magic number right? but the print came out nice as I see.

[@euansmith3699]

This looks great. Thank you for highlighting this add on.

[@ShawnClarady]

GREAT work to the maker of this plugin.

[@carbide1968]

This is very good. That's how ideamaker works and i always liked it.

[@walk_to_the_sun2249]

Great! It saved me all that money you're the best I am liking and subscribing!

[@unshanks]

I was just thinking about how this should be an option in Cura. Recently switched, and now I don't think I'll go back to S3D.

[@ethansdad3d]

This is awesome, Chuck. Do you know if you have to have the latest version of Cura for the plugin? Also, how does this compare to Krasimir Stefanov's plugin "Custom Supports"?

[@FilamentFriday]

It works with older versions.

[@Gibson99]

no, i've had this plugin for a few months myself. love it

[@smoker420la]

I watched a couple of your videos informative and direct. Thank you

[@normagombok4419]

Thank you very much, you made my day! It's just what I needed!

[@BillWarmington]

This was so very helpful. Thank you.

[@sheetskooter1]

Do you like this better than tree supports?

[@tomfalls1006]

Extremely helpful!!

[@rpavlik1]

Nice stuff. PrusaSlicer got paint-on supports recently which I haven't tried yet but I should.

[@jprcell]

Just wow!!! Thank you sir for your great wisdom!!!

[@shoestring405]

Just exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

[@ramgladore]

Its a good thing its free. I was about ready to make my own supports in my 3d modeling software.

[@rickredman2788]

Been looking for a way to do this thank you, this is perfect!

[@mickeyg1934]

Thanks for this. I was using the custom supports plug-in and when I tried to resize the support it would push the model off of the plate whether the support was touching the model or not. Could not figure out how to make it not do that.

[@dr-onestuffido]

Excellent info thank you :) great video and a tool I've been hoping for.

[@jonnysquirrels]

Quick question they recently added a max size option. what should max size be?

[@Joseph.A.Creations]

That is pretty darn cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@chiparooo]

Thanks for sharing! That's a great add on.

[@manofadventre83]

how do you make them connect tighter with the model, mine har 1.5 ish mm away from the model when printed

[@dirkroggeveen5764]

Thanks again Chep, your the greatest

[@mr.schrodinger7219]

Is there a tip when and why I should use supports? It's really difficult for me to decide.

[@FilamentFriday]

In Cura it will show red under where it suggests supports.

[@makertime5000]

Wondering if they messed with this. Not working. I click on model and all of them come off bed at an angle instead of vertically from bed to where I click. I tried uninstalling/installing and looked over all Cura support settings. Supports on or off doesn't matter. Might be time for Simplify.