[Feature Request] Paint multiple colors on single stl files

[MimbaMonkeyHouse]

Version
2.2

Operating system type + version
All OS

3D printer brand / version + firmware version (if known)
MK3S (FW v3.7.0) with MMU2S (FW v1.0.5)

Behavior
Add the possibility to paint models directly in PrusaSlicer, the way Mosaic Canvas does. I really want to use PrusaSlicer for creating multicolor models, rather than rely on Meshmixer... Right now, I need to use an alternative slicer.

[rgojr2001]

All for it!

[MimbaMonkeyHouse]

For users not familiar with what I mean, have a look here:
https://www.bigbrain3d.com/product/simplycolor3d-software-to-make-any-3d-print-multicolor/

[MimbaMonkeyHouse]

Or here:
https://www.mosaicmfg.com/blogs/news/updated-and-completely-refreshed-canvas-now-lets-you-digitally-paint-your-models

[smplfy]

Please! This would be amazing!

[batmangb]

Yes please! 👍🏻

[shro70]

Yeah great idea. We need really this feature

[Ducati87]

Great feature! Hope to see it implemented into PS.

[TheRealGuldukat]

This is a "MUST" for MMU...

[gizzburn]

Sounds like a great addition request.

[grajjio]

Oh yes please!

[jbbe1962]

Would love to have all my 3D needs in Prusa Slic3r

[noahdiamond4]

Yes!!!! This would convince me to but a mmu!

[carpenda]

I'm all in for this feature. Prusa needs to provide this to keep up with competition.

[carpenda]

I just saw a reference to Pepr3D, designed with the help of Prusa, and used to paint single color stl files for importing into PrusaSlicer.

[MimbaMonkeyHouse]

Turns out there is such a software that PRUSA Research contributed to. Josef mentioned it at a Q&A session at a States-side convention. Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh2tMyOjG1I
This app's v1.0 is open-source, compatible with PRUSA and works relatively well in spite of its beta feel. It's available on GitHub here: https://github.com/tomasiser/pepr3d/releases/download/v1.0/Pepr3D-Windows-x64.zip

[MimbaMonkeyHouse]

Do we need a 3d painter integrated with PrusaSlicer or is a working, free, standalone compatible and open-source app just as good?

[MimbaMonkeyHouse]

I just saw a reference to Pepr3D, designed with the help of Prusa, and used to paint single color stl files for importing into PrusaSlicer.

Yup, see the links above...

[mlegloanec]

Please! This would be amazing for my MMU2S 😃

[scooper4711]

Now that we can "paint" support enforcers and blockers, surely this feature can be too far off?

[tabiznet]

Need this desperately, for some reason meshmixer does not play nice with my models

[ghost]

My idea and question would be the following, in mmu, could it be possible to paint the objects with a brush and choose the selected parts to print with a certain color?
As the brush for supports was implemented, please consider the option, separating the object into several parts is for design professionals, I only have basic knowledge

[bubnikv]

Implemented in PrusaSlicer 2.4.0-alpha1

[gordo3di]

The painting thing is awesome. I did notice it crashes out if I don't exit painting mode before slicing and manually painting on the model (rather than bucket fill) is incredibly laggy. I usually have to wait 3-5 seconds before I can see the model painted but it's understood it's alpha.

[jmd73]

@gordo3di Of background slicing is in, it is very laggy. For me it works Good of background slicing is off.

[gordo3di]

@jmd73 Weird. I have background processing off. The first time I was using the program (with an instance of 2,3 open as well) everything was very laggy especially manipulating the view but most of that went away when I restarted so it may just be something different on my end.