alexrj/Slic3r — Issue #88: Print order optimization
Author: Lodran
Created: 2011-12-03 08:11:00+00:00
State: open

Currently, when printing multiple shells, slic3r processes each shell completely before moving on to the next shell. This results in a lot of extra moves, when printing parts with a fair number of holes. All of these extra moves and retractions can cause a lot of gaps in the shells

Ideally, all of the shells for each hole (or perimeter) should be extruded contiguously, without any retraction between shells.

The order in which the shells are printed is also critical for the best quality of prints - the shells on the interior of the object should always be printed before the shells on the exterior, so that they can support the exterior while it is being printed.