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[Chris Hodge]

Hi Martin/Guys,
I have just noticed (after trying unsuccessfully to print some 3D bases) that there has been some new tick boxes on the 3D print export drop down.
What is the purpose of the tick box "shrink gauge multi"? because without realising it I left it ticked and couldn't work ot why the printed base although looked ok in the print preview, came out about 2/3 the size it should have.
regards Chris

 

[Martin Wynne]

@Chris Hodge

Hi Chris,

That function is for creating rafts of chairs, not for timbering bases.

If the box is ticked, the track gauge is automatically shrunk to save space on the resin printer build plate. It is automatically restored afterwards.

I'm afraid that while this project is still experimental, there is no option other than to read every post on Templot Club if you want to keep up with developments. Only yesterday I posted a video clip showing the store and shift multi function being used, see:

https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/problem-with-printed-loose-jaw-chairs.811/post-9573

https://flashbackconnect.com/Default.aspx?id=_LWLPBa47zf9Evgw0wwnkQ2

There have been several previous posts about the store and shift multi function.

cheers,

Martin.

 

[Chris Hodge]

Hi Martin, Thanks for the reply,
I know about the STORE AND SHIFT MULTI function for the chairs and have used it in my trials.
Not having noticed the SHRINK GAUGE MULTI check box before,I assumed it was new.
I dont know what happened (or more likely what I did or didn't do) to cause the bases to print smaller than they should have been.
regards Chris

 

[Martin Wynne]

@Chris Hodge

Hi Chris,

The shrink gauge multi option was explained here:

https://85a.uk/templot/club/index.php?threads/experimental-plug-track-continued.673/post-8852

If your timbering base came out completely the wrong size, the most likely explanation is that you forget to set your model gauge and scale. It's easily done.

cheers,

Martin.