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Re: How do I get slic3r to tell me how much filament it will use

2014-10-30T16:48:27Z

if you open the .gcode file and search for:

filament used =

it should show up as something like:

; filament used = 2725.4mm (6.6cm3) ->which is around 2.7 meters

Re: How do I get slic3r to tell me how much filament it will use

2014-10-27T17:04:07Z

If using the XYZ software, it shows length of filament used when clicking the INFO button on the screen.

Re: How do I get slic3r to tell me how much filament it will use

2014-10-27T10:36:55Z

in preview mode Repeteir Host gives you the amount in mm
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Re: How do I get slic3r to tell me how much filament it will use

2014-10-27T07:37:02Z

scroll to last few lines in G-code for all that info. if printer is calibrated right

How do I get slic3r to tell me how much filament it will use

2014-10-27T03:30:29Z

So, i have created my first 3D model. Set my infill, sliced it.. But have NO idea how much its going to use How to I get slic3r to at least give me an idea how much filament it will use. In meters, grams, or cubic cm?