First Layer Flow Ratio: We Have It Or Not?

[IdolCrasher]

Can we control the first layer flow ratio or not?

I found a link to the feature here: 99ef086

If you are controlling your first layer flow ratio already, please let me know how you are doing this.

First layer flow control is a powerful tool that you might use for many reasons.

I have no desire to argue the usefulness of a tool; I just want this feature in my favorite slicing program: Slic3r

The other (inferior) slicing programs have this feature for a reason; it is useful.

Even if this feature was not integrated into the GUI; I would be greatful even for a variable to edit in the code itself. I understand we are clutter-phobic (thanks skeinforge); but without putting my foot in my mouth, I think I can say that every (popular) slicing program out there has this as a feature.

I have proven the usefulness of the feature to myself by cheating the current system (changing parameters and splicing together my own G-Code etc).

I have reasons for wanting this; but don't want to argure. I just want a tool; I think others would benefit as well.

Thanks for your consideration.

Adam

[alranel]

Sorry, this was discussed many times; it was even implemented and it turned out to be nonsense, so it was removed.
I assume you want this setting because you'd want to increase flow for the first layer. But first layer is always printed as solid, and you can't stuff more material than 100% density.

[IdolCrasher]

Alex,

You are mathematically correct :) That might actually work as a funny argument that you don't need a flow multiplier at all! ;)

I can and do use this idea with hacked up Slic3r G-Code right now ;) I have found it super useful.

This is about first layer adhesion. I don't want the object more solid, I want the first layer attached to the glass.

I need this feature and already use it by circumventing the system.

Don't take my word for it; first layer flow control (for first layer adhesion) is a recomendation straight from the ULTIMAKER guys.

And yes; printing the first layer low, slow, and hot is king; until you start using Temperature Resistant PLA.

I have a Millenium Falcon in my hand that argues that uping first layer flow gets TEMP Resistant PLA to stick.

If you could find it in the kindness of your heart to put this in if even as just a variable in the code; I would give you a virtual hug ;)

I am in no postion to argue with you. Perhaps I could play on your better nature; as a supporter who has actually donated to Slic3r perhaps you could take pity on me and grant me a variable in the code.

I will send you pictures of what you let me print! You will be helping forge the use of a "new" printable material.

Thanks for you consideration.

-Adam