Top Layer Sample Swatches

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Collection sample swatches for testing different slicer top layer finishesPrint with a 0.2mm Layer Height and enable the Print Thin Walls option.Top LayersCura: Lines, Zig Zag, ConcentricPrusaSlicer: Rectilinear, Monotonic, Hilbert Curve, Aligned Rectilinear, Archimedean Chords, Octagram Spiral, ConcentricPrint with the corresponding Top Layer pattern. Either print with your regular settings or use a wider line width (e.g. 0.6mm or higher) to help exaggerate the pattern.IroningEnable Ironing and select the Iron Only Highest Layer optionFuzzy SkinNot exactly a top layer finish, as fuzzy skin applies to the sides of a model, so this swatch has to be printed vertically. You will need to add a custom settings block to only enable fuzzy skin on the sample area. Print with a Brim.Cura guidelines to add custom settings block:Create support blockerSet size to x: 36, y: 5, z: 19Set position to x: 0, y: 2.5, z: 2Set Mesh Type to Modify settings for overlapsSet to Cutting meshAdd the Fuzzy Skin option and set as enabledSelect Print Thin WallsPrusaSlicer guidelines to add modifier blockCreate a modifier block by right clicking on the object and select Add modifier > BoxSelect the box, in the part details unselect the size lockSet size to x: 36, y: 5, z: 19Set position to x: 0, y: -2, z: -3.5Right click the modifier box object and select Add settings > Fuzzy skinSet the Fuzzy skin option to Outside wallsSelect Detect thin wallsSee also:Cura Infill Sample SwatchesPrusaSlicer Infill Sample SwatchesAutodesk Fusion 360 Infill Sample SwatchesSmall Swatch Samples Organizer Box