Optimize algorithm efficiency across all stages of image slicing
The standard model optimizes slicing speed, reducing slicing time by 40–50%.
For specific types of models, slicing time is reduced by more than 10 times.
Tree support algorithm speed optimized by 20–30%
2. Significant optimization of GCode preview loading speed
The loading speed of GCode previews has been significantly improved, with at least a two-fold increase.
3. New detour path algorithm
Reconstruct the detour path algorithm to prioritize placing detour paths along the inner wall rather than the outer wall.
Optimize the performance of the detour path algorithm, reducing the computation time for the detour path itself by 20–30%.
4. Preview external GCODE files to display processing time and material consumption
The preview of G-code files on external disks: like internal slicing files, IdeaMaker supports displaying detailed information for each feature.
Note: Re-slicing is required before exporting; previously sliced GCODE files do not support this feature.
SLS Improvements
1. Part Box Feature
Add a part box feature to the toolbar and menu bar, allowing users to select one or multiple models to generate a part box.
The print report will include the results of the part box.
2. Use a standard contour to print the top and bottom surfaces.
When this option is enabled, the upper and lower surface contours will be printed using the standard surface contour settings.
Enabled
Disabled
Once enabled, the contour values of the top and bottom surfaces become invalid, but this does not affect the slicing results.
3. Supports basic SLS remote control functionality
Supports automatic scanning and manual printer addition.
Support for uploading files to the Raise3D RMS220 printer.
4. Preview optimization for external.slscode files
When previewing an external SLSCode file, determine the file size; if the file is large or the user’s computer has limited available memory, force single-layer loading and suppress the dialog box prompting the user to make a selection. This prevents low-specification computers from running large SLSCode files, which could otherwise lead to memory exhaustion.
5. The SLS insulation layer is optimized using the V2 algorithm.
In the SLS insulation layer V2 algorithm, the option for narrow contour regions will not affect the slicing results.
Other Optimizations
1. Parameter dialog box when importing a STEP file
The „Step File Parameters“ dialog box will appear when importing a Step file.
Parameters can be modified in real time, which affects the number of triangular faces in the imported STEP model.
After modification, it will affect the corresponding settings in preferences.
2. After selecting the model, you can freely translate it to expand the scene:
Modify and Boolean functions
DLP support (not DLP support editing)
3. Others
For non-Belt Printers, the slicing template dialog box no longer displays „Repetition GCode“ (this setting is also not searchable in the search bar within the dialog box).
After importing the project file, no further prompt will be displayed regarding whether to switch printers or materials; if switching is possible, IdeaMaker will automatically perform the switch.
The spiral lift follows the tangent direction of the circular arc in the target direction.
Bug Fixed
Fixed texture-related functionality; resolved the issue where 3D rendering failed to refresh promptly.
Fixedthe Belt Raft issue on the belt printer
Fixed the DLP support editing issue.
Fixed the SLS packet display issue.
Fixed the issue with the support bridging layer.
Fixed the travel detour issue.
Fix the issue where the inner contour compensation setting within the SLS grouping configuration was not taking effect.
