Ok, so i am in need of a quick way to add a thin brim (not skirt) on an imported stl file in sketchup so when the file is imported into the slicer, it has its own brim. Reason being, i have a few parts that do not need nor do i want a brim on them, but i have a part in the print batch that needs a brim. I do not want to print on a raft. I just want to add a brim to the object:)
should i just copy the current bottom face, then scale it and attach it to the part?
thanks
i use ideamaker for my slicer, not cura. i hate cura haha
If I needed to do something like that I wouldjust place the solid object on a simple solid share. Here is thin cylinder drawn under the part. Two separate objects.
That was just a quick example. I’d make the base thinner and/or make smaller ears. The point is that you don’t have to edit the component to add that stuff. As long as they are solid and are touching the component you should be good to go.
fancy brim i made for kicks and giggles. i like your method, it works great as well. gives alot of bed adhesion for prints and peels off easily since it is only 1 layer thick.