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Cura 5.2.1. Precision placement of seperate models.


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Posted (edited) · Cura 5.2.1. Precision placement of seperate models.

Using cura 5.2.1 I'd like to have 2 separate models placed overlapping in a very precise way.

 

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On the left we see a single model (exported as a single STL) that is what I need to end up with.
In the middle we have part of a disk that should be placed overlapping to the teeth model on the right.
The end result should be just like the model on the left.

 

Reason being is that I am printing functional parts and the middle disk part and the teeth part have different print settings.

 

The problem I have is that cura automatically drops the models on the build plate (even when disabling that feature in the general settings) and the orientation of the models in relationship to each other is lost during importing.
If the orientation would be preserved, even though models end up on the build plate (basically overlapping during multiple model import) I am already helped a lot because then I could simply adjust the z axis on the disk model.

It is getting the models aligned in terms of orientation that has me struggeling at the moment.

 

Please find attached my cura project file.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to do this?

 

CE5P_coil holder.3mf

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    Posted · Cura 5.2.1. Precision placement of seperate models.

    Hey @printnewb,

     

    There is a special button for that in Cura!
    If you select both models | Right Click | Merge Models.
    If you exported your models correctly, which you did, they will remember the position they had in CAD.

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    If this wouldn't have worked you can doublecheck your preferences.

    Preferences | Configure Cura.

    There is two boxes to you can uncheck

    1. Keep models apart
    2. Automatically drop models to the buildplate

     

    Hope this helps 😊

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    Posted · Cura 5.2.1. Precision placement of seperate models.

    @MariMakes

    thank you for this illuminating response.

     

    I happened to come across it though only by chance. Somehow I am not receiving emails when responses are in.

     

    Is there a forum setting I have overlooked or is there a known issue with notifications at the moment?

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