Cura Slicer Colors Explained - What do all the colors mean?

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    This video is all about the colors of Ultimaker Cura. There are so many colors in Cura. So I go over what all these colors mean. Knowing what each color means can help you get a better understanding of the Cura Software to get you better 3D prints.
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    0:00 - Introduction
    1:14 - How to change the background color in Cura slicer
    2:34 - Light Blue Box - Build Volume
    3:15 - Green, Blue & Red lines - XYZ
    4:49 - Print bed colors light blue, dark blue, red?
    9:43 - Stripes mean Non-Printable Areas
    10:47 - Light Blue Outline Color - Selected
    11:47 - View Type - Layer View vs. X-Ray View
    12:34 - Color Scheme
    13:37 - Line Type - Color Scheme
    14:21 - Purple & Dark Blue - Travels
    15:20 - Purple & Cyan - Helpers
    16:18 - Red, Yellow & Green - Shell, Top/Bottom & Inner Walls
    18:10 - Orange - Infill
    18:47 - White Dots - Starts
    19:10 - Close & Last Tip
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  • @Son_Goku504
    @Son_Goku504 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You don't know how useful this video was for me and how grateful I am to you for creating it, seriously, thank you very much. After this video my 3d prints come out perfect, once again thank you very much and I hope you continue to grow and you are doing very well in life

  • @elrico7877
    @elrico7877 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duuuuude THANK YOU!!!!! Just got a 3d printer for Christmas. AMAZING VIDEO!! Explained clearly and in detail! You earned a follower!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome. I’m glad I could help.

  • @mikeedmundson3073
    @mikeedmundson3073 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Chris, thank you for the vids, they've been a big help. I'm new to 3D printing but with your helpful vids I'm getting it figured out and am making progress. I really appriciate all your hard work to teach people, Thank You!

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to help! Best of luck printing!

  • @PreciousByLiJaLi
    @PreciousByLiJaLi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow, excellent video! thank you for that 👍

  • @dezignsbydeneen640
    @dezignsbydeneen640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video it was great knowledge 🎉

  • @leogames4180
    @leogames4180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an awesome teacher! This very subject has bugged me, and now I know all about it in this one video. Thank you :)

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m really glad this could help you.

  • @AurelioProvedo
    @AurelioProvedo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! AFAIK this is the best documentation on this topic, great job!

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow thanks. Not gunna lie I had to look up that acronym. 😅. I’m really glad it could help you. And you taught me a new acronym. 😁

  • @samleak8238
    @samleak8238 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YOu are a RockStar Chris, Thank you for your help!

  • @mingueyox
    @mingueyox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New to 3D printing and slicing. Amazing tutorial!
    Thank you so much for your content

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment

  • @gman.10
    @gman.10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video for Begginers like me. Thank you.

  • @dougbas3980
    @dougbas3980 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are moving me to the next layer. Thank you.

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wonderful Doug! I'm glad they are helping you!

  • @hyperflowfans
    @hyperflowfans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate your videos man you've helped me out a whole lot!

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome glad to help!

  • @jlpueser
    @jlpueser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantástico, me ha encantado tu vídeo y me ha ayudado muchísimo. Muchas gracias!!

  • @Der_Kleine_Mann
    @Der_Kleine_Mann 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice information right here. Thank you👍

  • @Cyromantik
    @Cyromantik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The X-Ray mode of Preview is there for error checking. Somtimes there are gaps or flipped normals prior to exporting to STL, so in theory X-Ray is supposed to help see the errors Cura automatically warns you about.

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That make sense. Thanks for the info.

  • @deltajohnny
    @deltajohnny 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much for the very useful vídeo! 👏👏👏

  • @JimmyJohnson-ub4rt
    @JimmyJohnson-ub4rt 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    very helpful huge thanks

  • @kellyblack4897
    @kellyblack4897 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you very much

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem glad I could help.

  • @timmytfpv7316
    @timmytfpv7316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cant thank you enough for this 👍

  • @igotthegoodness
    @igotthegoodness ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video if I would have never turn my theme black I would have never saw all the orange it was showing this helped a bunch. Can you do a video on the choices for bed adhesive.

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m really glad this helped you. Bed adhesion is a great topic. I’ll add it to the list. There are a lot of things you can do to help adhesion. I’ll try to do it soon.

  • @jerryjamesmbc
    @jerryjamesmbc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its realy helped me, Thanks...

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome glad it could.

  • @Fredster9984
    @Fredster9984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved it. Expand upon the infill subject next! I want to know more about lightning vs gradual infill. I think Gyroid wears my printer out for no reason. What's the least we can infill???

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a great topic! I can defiantly expand upon infill. I can do a few more experiments with lightning infill see where it works good and not so good. Gradual Infill is also a great thing to talk about. I'll add these to the list. Thanks!

  • @pauldavisson4351
    @pauldavisson4351 ปีที่แล้ว

    What you think about cura 5? I currently use 4.13 should I switch or continue with 4.13. Still trying to figure it out with your help it makes it easier. Thanks as always Paul

  • @goose1498
    @goose1498 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Lots of helpful tips.
    Curious though. If I'm seeing green and yellow in spots on the "final layer" like you sonic has, is it going to look bad? I've been under the impression I want it to be all red for a good print although it seems impossible lol
    Wasn't sure if that meant I need to add more walls or what.
    Thanks

    • @thejinn99
      @thejinn99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct me if I'm wrong, but the red means you have somewhere where you need supports in there. You may need to tell it to generate supports. I like using the tree supports because they're both easier to remove and seems to use less materials.

  • @Certrrr
    @Certrrr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m a newb to 3 D Printing and trying to learn - bought a Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro and would like the link to that model for my Grandson- just printed one off of thingtverse for him an turned into a 20 hr print it was covered in supports that I’m having a hard time removing- downloaded Cura and will give it a try

  • @pauldavisson4351
    @pauldavisson4351 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I start doing my test prints witch do I go 1st stringing or angles?

  • @almuyad5998
    @almuyad5998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And thnx for the video ❤️❤️

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem. Thanks for watching!

  • @magnumgodfrey3175
    @magnumgodfrey3175 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what are the file links for that paint wall holders you got going on there?

  • @larrybowers
    @larrybowers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe I understand the dark blue line on the travel line type is travel without retraction...

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dark blue is when the extruder is pushing filament. Light blue is traveling and not extruding.

  • @mrpwrtools4655
    @mrpwrtools4655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a basic template for Cura you use to start a project? If so how do you determine what to change? I’m a nube printing for about two months and slowly upgrading my equipment as well as my knowledge. Thanks for the tips in this video!

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Glad you were able to get some good tips! You're on the right track actively trying to learn it will get you better prints faster. As for base settings I recommend watching my Cura Tutorial Playlist. The videos are in-depth explaining how I find my settings and I go over what I look at and changed every prints.
      You can see the videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLv65CP2QM2rFHMu6OGJVkwC3ictFhB00n.html

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, forgot to mention I'm currently trying to create a cheat sheet of the checklist items I focus on every time before I hit print. That is to come soon!

    • @mrpwrtools4655
      @mrpwrtools4655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The checklist would be great. Us Nubes would have a way to make sure we start the prints right every time.

  • @almuyad5998
    @almuyad5998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have MacBook m1
    And they said cura doesn’t support m1
    How did u download it?

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do not have a M1 chip. My computer is a few years old.

  • @Marc_5000
    @Marc_5000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there! I was originally trying to figure out how to tell the printer to print different colors since I have an Ankermake M5 coming in about a month and they have a thing to print with 6 colors at once.... But I have absolutely no idea how to tell the printer which colors to use on different areas. Do you have any experience with this sort of thing?

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sorry I don’t. I do believe there are separate slicer programs that do it for you. I don’t believe Cura allows you to do that.

  • @printthefuture
    @printthefuture 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @antoniomartos6638
    @antoniomartos6638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi my name is Tony,
    I find your video's most helpful0, thank you for your Video's. I am new to 3D Printing. I just got my Viper printer, and i installed Cura on my Laptop. when it comes to scaling everything in Cura is in mm or %. iIprefer to print my files at a 1/6 scale. i have one that is 1/8th scale and an other one that is at a 1/4 scale. Cura will let you scale by a % or by mm.and i can't get it to print at the right 1/6 scale. what am i incorrectly doing?
    can you help?

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can always make something at the correct scale and scale the model to match the right scale. Or if you know what size it actually is you could do the math to see how tall it would be in the scale you want.

  • @kingofsuits
    @kingofsuits ปีที่แล้ว

    I cannot change color scheme can you help

  • @TheRealSlimAquaDuck
    @TheRealSlimAquaDuck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sometimes Cura fills in my model, do you know why? Cura also sometimes ignores some of model

  • @phillips7024
    @phillips7024 ปีที่แล้ว

    watched the whole thing and didn't even get to hear what i was looking for. if you change the top in color scheme to flow. what does the color bar mean at the bottom? What is the difference between blue and red and all in between?? any help would be appreciated

  • @jasonfreeman5069
    @jasonfreeman5069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    X-ray mode is for checking if the model is watertight.

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes sense. Thanks for the info I’ll look into it more.

  • @Panchothefatcat
    @Panchothefatcat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What does a comic book pattern mean?

  • @PowerAirSimulations
    @PowerAirSimulations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im going to try cura on my prusa printer it seems much easier to understand

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The prusa slicer is great for prusa. Cura is great for everything. I feel like you have more control in cura vs. prusa slicer.

    • @PowerAirSimulations
      @PowerAirSimulations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ItsMeaDMaDe You’re absolutely right one of the things that annoys me is when I want to have the print speed changed if I go to Prusa it doesn’t really break it down I’m not too sure what I’m slowing down but on Cura I could see every single thing that slows down and information about it

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well there are definitely pros and cons. It's nice sometimes to just hit print and forget it. With Cura sometimes there are just too many settings and you might forget to check something and the print doesn't turn out right. good and bad on both sides for sure.

    • @PowerAirSimulations
      @PowerAirSimulations 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ItsMeaDMaDe One of the things that I believe Prusa is really good at is changing filament colors, it’s basically put it where you want hit the plus Mark and that’s it.

  • @drbk6329
    @drbk6329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @franciscomillan8916
    @franciscomillan8916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😂 right so many colors

    • @ItsMeaDMaDe
      @ItsMeaDMaDe  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Cura sometimes looks like a rainbow.

  • @chriswaldron2617
    @chriswaldron2617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Changing a preference and closing the app down so that your preference is applied is the dumbest part of Cura

  • @stephenwalls5887
    @stephenwalls5887 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    speed up just a bit I got bored 7 mins in after you spent 3 mins straight trying to explain why pla was yellow its all good info but speed up the format just a bit and youll retain more watchers people can rewind but those of us that are a little quicker feel like were watching paint dry just food for thought solid content tho and very informative