1 Topic by ShadowWizard

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

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

2 Reply by n2ri

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

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

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3 Reply by Tin Falcon

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

in preview mode  Repeteir Host gives you the amount in mm
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4 Reply by ggunners

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

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

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

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