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Posted · Multicolor Prints on Same Layer
Hey yall! I’m still trying to figure out how to get my files to print multi-colors. I have an Ultimaker Factor 4. Originally tried to open the .3mf file and get the error message no models in file(first picture). So then I downloaded Bambu Studio and the file opened up just like it’s supposed to with the colors in the correct spots(see second picture). How can I get this to print the way it shows in Bambu Studio with cura and my ultimaker factor 4?
3rd photo is how the STL file opens and yes I have tried the mesh tool but it doesn’t split the model to be able to have the colors where they have them in Bambu Studio.

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    Posted · Multicolor Prints on Same Layer

    Cura doesn't work with colors.  You will need to manually set each piece to the extruder you want to print it.

    If the model seems to be all-one-piece you can load the "Mesh Tools" plugin from the MarketPlace.  After installing it, re-starting Cura, and loading the model; select the model and right-click.  The top menu command will be "Mesh Tools" and then click on "Split model into parts".  So long as the model was made in the correct form, the command should separate the individual pieces.

    Then select an individual part (or multiple parts at once) and select the extruder on the menu on the lower left.

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    Posted · Multicolor Prints on Same Layer

    @GregValiant I have already tried that.  I can get the design to split into 16 different parts but doesn't split it to where I can assign it different extruders(color).  For example I want to change the extruder color on the parts that are in boxes below, however I am unable to split this any further.  I am wanting to assign the extruder(color) like it shows up in the Bambu Studio.  Is there a way to do this in Cura?

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    Posted · Multicolor Prints on Same Layer

    No.  They have to be separate parts and in the case of that model, the "ears" are part of the head and so would print the same color as the head.

    "PrusaSlicer" also has the coloring capability, but Cura doesn't have that ability at this time.

     

    Here I've stuck in a support blocker configured as a Cutting Mesh and assigned it to extruder 2.  It's OK for regular geometries but is tedious to do on organically shaped models.

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