NexaX: Slicing

Select the Material you would like to print in here. Make sure machine is set to "XiP."

If you are connected to the printer the material info will automatically update to what is loaded in the printer

Use the dropdown to match the Layer Thickness to the request

You can change the size of the part by scaling it from it's original size. Drag the green boxes to the desired size.

Nexa X displays a bounding box with the maximum exterior dimensions of the part.

You can also set an exact dimension for one of the dimensions of the bounding box.

Toggling the small lock will allow the axis to be scaled independently.

If a part exceeds the bounding box, an error will appear.

Some Nexa prints require support, and Nexa X optimizes the orientation for printing support.

To Auto-Orient, select "Minimize Support Area" or "Minimize Z Height." It is best to try both to see which orientation is better.

There is also the option, "Orient to Base Tool." This allows you to select a flat surface to place on the build plate.

Unlike the Form 3+, parts can be oriented with flat faces directly on the build plate. This is recommended because it will keep the part secure while it is printing

For some larger parts, the optimized orientation results in the bounding box extending outside the workspace.

You are able to rotate parts about the X, Y, and Z axes of the bounding box using the circles surrounding them, allowing some larger parts to fit.

You can rotate the model an exact amount about the X, Y, and Z axes by typing a value where it says "Rotation."

Click "Generate" to generate supports.

You can select between pillar and scaffold supports depending on the model you are printing.

The strength setting will increase the contact area of the supports with the model. This makes the support stronger, but may decrease surface quality.

Density increases the number of support structures. Also helpful for strength, but makes post-processing harder sometimes.

Supports can be manually added by clicking "Edit." Click the model to add support points and use the brush to remove points.

Additional settings can be found by clicking "Settings." This tab is generally not needed.

Selecting layout from the sidebar brings up options for nesting and arrays.

"Auto-Nest Models" orients all of the models on the build plate.

A preview of the model footprints will appear that you can choose to apply.

Selecting "Array Duplicate Model" allows you to print multiple copies of the same part.

Changing the count for the X and Y directions will add more copies to the build plate.

The copies are previewed in blue. Select duplicate to apply the changes.

It is recommended to complete this step after auto nesting the parts.

The job information required for quoting in Papercut can be found in the Details tab on the right side of the slicer.

Click the Save tab on the left side of the slicer, and then select "Save Job."

Be sure to add the Papercut number to the title of the .NXA file. Save the file locally and upload it to the Papercut order.

To print the file, copy the .NXA file onto a USB drive and insert the drive into the printer. Follow this guide for more info.