Slicer App v1.7.5
Introduction
Milkshake Slicer App is a tool to prepare and convert your 3d models to print files.
There are 2 file formats you may come across in the app:
.mks Slicer app scene files. Contain all models and supports data.
.opf Printable file, to be uploaded to printer
Interfaces
Import
Support File Format : .obj/ .stl/ .slc
Import Unit : as mm / inches
Transform
Move
Tips
Use Shortcut + and - to scale the gizmo
Scale
on Percentage
Rotate
Must Rotate model before adding supports
For large flat surface, tilt up to print for
better quality
Tips
Fit Size
Unit in mm
Hollow
Print in hollow to save materials
Empty
Pattern:
Lattice
Add Support
Auto Support Points
Generate Supports
Calculate and Display Support Points
*Calculation base on Face Down Angle (Blue Area)
Lowest Points
Area Support Points
From Points to Supports
You may simply use Auto Mode to generate supports or edit it manually for Advanced Users.
Basic Auto
Step 1 Auto Support Points
Step 2 Generate Supports
Advance Users (Manual Edit)
Step 1 Add points manually
Step 2 Generate points or
Advance(Manual Edit)
Support Menu
Display
Face Down Angle
2D
Choose a face to add supports:
Must "Auto Generate Points"
before using 2D features
Tips
Area for flat surface
Around the edge
on the model to choose face
For bases/terrains/flat surface,
add edge support per 3mm.
Advance
For manual edit supports only
Hit
Object
Root to
Ground
Down
Vector
Line Up
X Cross
Y Cross
Group
Manual
Add Cross Support
Link to Support
Avoid support rooting on
model surface
Fine tune position
Base Grid
Four Patterns
Subtract Holes
Base on Face Normal
Slice to OPF
After prepared model to print,
choose Z Layer thickness
make Thumbnail and
Slice
Final check the sliced files:
- Supports are enough
- Model does not contain broken faces/ open edges/ double faces
If model has hollow:
-check for inner support
Pre-cache for fast viewing
Full loaded, Drag to check images
Well supported,
safe to print
