SLIC3R(1)

NAME
slic3r - Slice 3D models into G-Code for 3D-printing

SYNOPSIS
slic3r [ OPTIONS ] [ file.stl ] [ file2.stl ] ...

DESCRIPTION
Slic3r is a STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap 3D printers written by Alessandro Ranellucci <aar@cpan.org> - http://slic3r.org/

OPTIONS
Common options:

    --help
        Output usage screen and exit

    --version
        Output the version of Slic3r and exit

    --save <file>
        Save configuration to the specified file

    --load <file>
        Load configuration from the specified file. It can be used more than once to load options from multiple files.

    -o, --output <file>
        File to output gcode to (by default, the file will be saved into the same directory as the input file using the --output-filename-format to generate the filename.) If a directory is specified for this option, the output will be saved under that directory, and the filename will be generated by --output-filename-format.

Non-slicing actions (no G-code will be generated):

    --repair
        Repair given STL files and save them as <name>_fixed.obj

    --cut <z>
        Cut given input files at given Z (relative) and export them as <name>_upper.stl and <name>_lower.stl

    --split
        Split the shells contained in given STL file into several STL files

    --info
        Output information about the supplied file(s) and exit

    -j, --threads <num> Number of threads to use (1+, default: 2)

GUI options:

    --no-plater
        Disable the plater tab

    --gui-mode
        Overrides the configured mode (simple/expert)

    --autosave <file>
        Automatically export current configuration to the specified file

Output options:

    --output-filename-format
        Output file name format; all config options enclosed in brackets will be replaced by their values, as well as [input_filename_base] and [input_filename] (default: [input_filename_base].gcode)

    --post-process
        Generated G-code will be processed with the supplied script; call this more than once to process through multiple scripts.

    --export-svg
        Export a SVG file containing slices instead of G-code.

    -m, --merge
        If multiple files are supplied, they will be composed into a single print rather than processed individually.

Printer options:

    --nozzle-diameter
        Diameter of nozzle in mm (default: 0.5)

    --print-center
        Coordinates in mm of the point to center the print around (default: 100,100)

    --z-offset
        Additional height in mm to add to vertical coordinates (+/-, default: 0)

    --gcode-flavor
        The type of G-code to generate (reprap/teacup/makerware/sailfish/mach3/no-extrusion, default: reprap)

    --use-relative-e-distances Enable this to get relative E values (default: no)

    --use-firmware-retraction
        Enable firmware-controlled retraction using G10/G11 (default: no)

    --use-volumetric-e
        Express E in cubic millimeters and prepend M200 (default: no)

    --gcode-arcs
        Use G2/G3 commands for native arcs (experimental, not supported by all firmwares)

    --gcode-comments
        Make G-code verbose by adding comments (default: no)

    --vibration-limit
        Limit the frequency of moves on X and Y axes (Hz, set zero to disable; default: 0)

    --pressure-advance
        Adjust pressure using the experimental advance algorithm (K constant, set zero to disable; default: 0)

Filament options:

    --filament-diameter
        Diameter in mm of your raw filament (default: 3)

    --extrusion-multiplier
        Change this to alter the amount of plastic extruded. There should be very little need to change this value, which is only useful to compensate for filament packing (default: 1)

    --temperature
        Extrusion temperature in degree Celsius, set 0 to disable (default: 200)

    --first-layer-temperature Extrusion temperature for the first layer, in degree Celsius,
        set 0 to disable (default: same as --temperature)

    --bed-temperature
        Heated bed temperature in degree Celsius, set 0 to disable (default: 0)

    --first-layer-bed-temperature Heated bed temperature for the first layer, in degree Celsius,
        set 0 to disable (default: same as --bed-temperature)

Speed options:

    --travel-speed
        Speed of non-print moves in mm/s (default: 130)

    --perimeter-speed
        Speed of print moves for perimeters in mm/s (default: 30)

    --small-perimeter-speed
        Speed of print moves for small perimeters in mm/s or % over perimeter speed (default: 30)

    --external-perimeter-speed
        Speed of print moves for the external perimeter in mm/s or % over perimeter speed (default: 70%)

    --infill-speed
        Speed of print moves in mm/s (default: 60)

    --solid-infill-speed Speed of print moves for solid surfaces in mm/s or % over infill speed
        (default: 60)

    --top-solid-infill-speed Speed of print moves for top surfaces in mm/s or % over solid infill speed
        (default: 50)

    --support-material-speed
        Speed of support material print moves in mm/s (default: 60)

    --support-material-interface-speed
        Speed of support material interface print moves in mm/s or % over support material speed (default: 100%)

    --bridge-speed
        Speed of bridge print moves in mm/s (default: 60)

    --gap-fill-speed
        Speed of gap fill print moves in mm/s (default: 20)

    --first-layer-speed Speed of print moves for bottom layer, expressed either as an absolute
        value or as a percentage over normal speeds (default: 30%)

Acceleration options:

    --perimeter-acceleration
        Overrides firmware's default acceleration for perimeters. (mm/s^2, set zero to disable; default: 0)

    --infill-acceleration
        Overrides firmware's default acceleration for infill. (mm/s^2, set zero to disable; default: 0)

    --bridge-acceleration
        Overrides firmware's default acceleration for bridges. (mm/s^2, set zero to disable; default: 0)

    --first-layer-acceleration
        Overrides firmware's default acceleration for first layer. (mm/s^2, set zero to disable; default: 0)

    --default-acceleration
        Acceleration will be reset to this value after the specific settings above have been applied. (mm/s^2, set zero to disable; default: 130)

Accuracy options:

    --layer-height
        Layer height in mm (default: 0.4)

    --first-layer-height Layer height for first layer (mm or %, default: 0.35)

    --infill-every-layers
        Infill every N layers (default: 1)

    --solid-infill-every-layers
        Force a solid layer every N layers (default: 0)

Print options:

    --perimeters
        Number of perimeters/horizontal skins (range: 0+, default: 3)

    --top-solid-layers
        Number of solid layers to do for top surfaces (range: 0+, default: 3)

    --bottom-solid-layers
        Number of solid layers to do for bottom surfaces (range: 0+, default: 3)

    --solid-layers
        Shortcut for setting the two options above at once

    --fill-density
        Infill density (range: 0%-100%, default: 40%)

    --fill-angle
        Infill angle in degrees (range: 0-90, default: 45)

    --fill-pattern
        Pattern to use to fill non-solid layers (default: honeycomb)

    --external-fill-pattern Pattern to use to fill solid layers (default: rectilinear)

    --start-gcode
        Load initial G-code from the supplied file. This will overwrite the default command (home all axes [G28]).

    --end-gcode
        Load final G-code from the supplied file. This will overwrite the default commands (turn off temperature [M104 S0], home X axis [G28 X], disable motors [M84]).

    --layer-gcode
        Load layer-change G-code from the supplied file (default: nothing).

    --toolchange-gcode
        Load tool-change G-code from the supplied file (default: nothing).

    --seam-position
        Position of loop starting points (random/nearest/aligned, default: aligned).

    --external-perimeters-first Reverse perimeter order. (default: no)

    --spiral-vase
        Experimental option to raise Z gradually when printing single-walled vases (default: no)

    --only-retract-when-crossing-perimeters
        Disable retraction when travelling between infill paths inside the same island. (default: no)

    --solid-infill-below-area
        Force solid infill when a region has a smaller area than this threshold (mm^2, default: 70)

    --infill-only-where-needed
        Only infill under ceilings (default: no)

    --infill-first
        Make infill before perimeters (default: no)

        Quality options (slower slicing):

    --extra-perimeters
        Add more perimeters when needed (default: yes)

    --avoid-crossing-perimeters Optimize travel moves so that no perimeters are crossed (default: no)

    --thin-walls
        Detect single-width walls (default: yes)

    --overhangs
        Experimental option to use bridge flow, speed and fan for overhangs (default: yes)

Support material options:

    --support-material
        Generate support material for overhangs

    --support-material-threshold
        Overhang threshold angle (range: 0-90, set 0 for automatic detection, default: 0)

    --support-material-pattern
        Pattern to use for support material (default: pillars)

    --support-material-spacing
        Spacing between pattern lines (mm, default: 2.5)

    --support-material-angle
        Support material angle in degrees (range: 0-90, default: 0)

    --support-material-interface-layers
        Number of perpendicular layers between support material and object (0+, default: 3)

    --support-material-interface-spacing
        Spacing between interface pattern lines (mm, set 0 to get a solid layer, default: 0)

    --raft-layers
        Number of layers to raise the printed objects by (range: 0+, default: 0)

    --support-material-enforce-layers
        Enforce support material on the specified number of layers from bottom, regardless of --support-material and threshold (0+, default: 0)

    --dont-support-bridges
        Experimental option for preventing support material from being generated under bridged areas (default: yes)

Retraction options:

    --retract-length
        Length of retraction in mm when pausing extrusion (default: 1)

    --retract-speed
        Speed for retraction in mm/s (default: 30)

    --retract-restart-extra
        Additional amount of filament in mm to push after compensating retraction (default: 0)

    --retract-before-travel
        Only retract before travel moves of this length in mm (default: 2)

    --retract-lift
        Lift Z by the given distance in mm when retracting (default: 0)

    --retract-layer-change
        Enforce a retraction before each Z move (default: yes)

    --wipe
        Wipe the nozzle while doing a retraction (default: no)

        Retraction options for multi-extruder setups:

    --retract-length-toolchange
        Length of retraction in mm when disabling tool (default: 1)

    --retract-restart-extra-toolchnage
        Additional amount of filament in mm to push after switching tool (default: 0)

Cooling options:

    --cooling
        Enable fan and cooling control

    --min-fan-speed
        Minimum fan speed (default: 35%)

    --max-fan-speed
        Maximum fan speed (default: 100%)

    --bridge-fan-speed
        Fan speed to use when bridging (default: 100%)

    --fan-below-layer-time Enable fan if layer print time is below this approximate number
        of seconds (default: 60)

    --slowdown-below-layer-time Slow down if layer print time is below this approximate number
        of seconds (default: 30)

    --min-print-speed
        Minimum print speed (mm/s, default: 10)

    --disable-fan-first-layers Disable fan for the first N layers (default: 1)

    --fan-always-on
        Keep fan always on at min fan speed, even for layers that don't need cooling

Skirt options:

    --skirts
        Number of skirts to draw (0+, default: 1)

    --skirt-distance
        Distance in mm between innermost skirt and object (default: 6)

    --skirt-height
        Height of skirts to draw (expressed in layers, 0+, default: 1)

    --min-skirt-length
        Generate no less than the number of loops required to consume this length of filament on the first layer, for each extruder (mm, 0+, default: 0)

    --brim-width
        Width of the brim that will get added to each object to help adhesion (mm, default: 0)

Transform options:

    --scale
        Factor for scaling input object (default: 1)

    --rotate
        Rotation angle in degrees (0-360, default: 0)

    --duplicate
        Number of items with auto-arrange (1+, default: 1)

    --duplicate-grid
        Number of items with grid arrangement (default: 1,1)

    --duplicate-distance
        Distance in mm between copies (default: 0)

    --xy-size-compensation
        Grow/shrink objects by the configured absolute distance (mm, default: 0)

Sequential printing options:

    --complete-objects
        When printing multiple objects and/or copies, complete each one before starting the next one; watch out for extruder collisions (default: no)

    --extruder-clearance-radius Radius in mm above which extruder won't collide with anything
        (default: 20)

    --extruder-clearance-height Maximum vertical extruder depth; i.e. vertical distance from
        extruder tip and carriage bottom (default: 20)

Miscellaneous options:

    --notes
        Notes to be added as comments to the output file

    --resolution
        Minimum detail resolution (mm, set zero for full resolution, default: 0)

        Flow options (advanced):

    --extrusion-width
        Set extrusion width manually; it accepts either an absolute value in mm (like 0.65) or a percentage over layer height (like 200%)

    --first-layer-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for first layer

    --perimeter-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for perimeters

    --external-perimeter-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for external perimeters

    --infill-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for infill

    --solid-infill-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for solid infill

    --top-infill-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for top infill

    --support-material-extrusion-width
        Set a different extrusion width for support material

    --bridge-flow-ratio Multiplier for extrusion when bridging (> 0, default: 1)

Multiple extruder options:

    --extruder-offset
        Offset of each extruder, if firmware doesn't handle the displacement (can be specified multiple times, default: 0x0)

    --perimeter-extruder
        Extruder to use for perimeters (1+, default: 1)

    --infill-extruder
        Extruder to use for infill (1+, default: 1)

    --solid-infill-extruder
        Extruder to use for infill (1+, default: 1)

    --support-material-extruder
        Extruder to use for support material (1+, default: 1)

    --support-material-interface-extruder
        Extruder to use for support material interface (1+, default: 1)

    --ooze-prevention
        Drop temperature and park extruders outside a full skirt for automatic wiping (default: no)

    --standby-temperature-delta
        Temperature difference to be applied when an extruder is not active and --ooze-prevention is enabled (default: -5)