Question Cura 5.1 Layers

[Newtron 0]

Even though the layer is not a top or bottom, its still a solid layer.  Why would there be gaps as shown below?

 

Thanks

[nallath 1,124]

Could be that it's trying to bridge. Could you share your project file?

[Newtron 0]

See attached stl and project file.

grip-1.stl

CCR1_grip-1.3mf

Edited September 2, 2022 by Newtron

[Newtron 0]

@nallath  I believe you're right... I turned off bridging and the gaps are now gone.  I don't this a good design, because there are times when you would really need true bridging, unless you can control those gaps when bridging is on.

 

This is with bridging turned off:

Edited September 2, 2022 by Newtron

[GregValiant 1,370]

Hello @Newtron.

You will notice that the Bridge Settings are in the Experimental section, and yes, they are still being tweaked.

 

There are certain rules to using the bridge settings.  A couple of them are:

• If you are printing over support then bridge settings are generally not required.
• If your feature is a "balcony" cantilevered off the model then you can't use bridging as there is no far-side buttress to adhere to.
• If the feature has a radius/curve along one edge then you likely cannot use bridging.

The bridge settings come in handy when you need them,   But they aren't something that is always required or advisable.

[Newtron 0]

Thanks @GregValiant