Feature Detection for Other Slicers

Below is a list of features that can be detected when using the 'Other Slicer' slicer type within the printer profile.

Movement (travel)

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Movement Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since snapshots might trigger on lift and move to/from exterior perimeters.

Z Movement (z-lift)

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Z Movement Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since snapshots might trigger on lift and move to/from exterior perimeters.

Retract

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Retract Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since snapshots might trigger on retraction.

Deretract

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Retract Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since snapshots might trigger on deretraction.

Normal Print Speed

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Normal Print Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since the normal print speed can be used for many different features.

Perimeters

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Perimeter Speed' within the printer profile. In general it is safe to enable this feature for high print quality as long as the perimeter speed is unique. This feature is enabled by default within the 'High Quality' profiles.

Small Perimeters

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Small Perimeter Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since small perimeters can be exterior perimeters.

External Perimeters

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'External Perimeter Speed' within the printer profile. Disabling this feature can increase print quality greatly by preventing artifacts on exterior perimeters. It is VERY important that this feature is printed at a unique speed, and that no other slicer speed matches this setting.

Infill

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Infill Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can increase print quality greatly since infill is not visible and is therefore very suitable for capturing a snapshot. It is VERY important that this feature is printed at a unique speed, and that no other slicer speed matches this setting. This feature is enabled by default within the 'High Quality' profiles.

Solid Infill

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Solid Infill Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can have a slight negative effect on print quality, but can allow Octolapse to take snapshots on some layers that might otherwise be missed. This feature is enabled by default within the 'High Quality' profiles.

Top Solid Infill

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Top Solid Infill Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can have a slight negative effect on top surfaces, but can allow Octolapse to take snapshots on some layers that might otherwise be missed. This feature is enabled by default within the 'High Quality' profiles.

Supports

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Support Speed' within the printer profile. Since supports are generally single line features, enabling this feature can have a negative effect on support quality and stability.

Bridges

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Bridging Speed' within the printer profile. It is NOT recommended to enable this feature since taking a snapshot during bridging could prevent proper bridging.

Gap Fills

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Gap Fill Speed' within the printer profile. This feature is generally safe to enable since the gaps are not normally visible on the exterior surface.

First Layer

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'First Layer Speed' within the printer profile. If this feature is not enabled Octolapse may not capture any snapshots on the first layer(s).

First Layer Travel

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'First Layer Travel Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature can reduce print quality since snapshots might trigger on lift and move to/from exterior perimeters.

Above Raft

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Above Raft Speed' within the printer profile. Enabling this feature might compromise the connection between the raft and your print.

Ooze Shield

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Ooze Shield Speed' within the printer profile. Since the Ooze shield is normally a single line feature, enabling this feature my compromise the structural integrity of the ooze shield.

Prime Pillar

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Prime Pillar Speed' within the printer profile. In general it is safe to enable this feature for high print quality as long as the prime pillar speed is unique. This feature is enabled by default within the 'High Quality' profiles.

Skirt/Brim

When enabled Octolapse will allow snapshots while printer speed matches the 'Skirt/Brim Speed' within the printer profile. In general it is safe to enable this feature for high print quality as long as the speed setting is unique. This feature is enabled by default within the 'High Quality' profiles.