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Application Settings

The Shining 3D DentalCloud supports cloud-based layout, slicing, and sending to print, so as to help you achieve the digital transformation from scanning to printing.

Main process of cloud-based slicing is shown as follows:

Application Settings

Select an application card to set printing parameters, including application type, printer type, resin, etc.

File

Import model files, and supports auto model checking & repairing, model preview, etc.

Layout & Support

Auto layout and adding support, supports one-click slicing and sending to print.

Select Application Settings

In the left application settings, set application type, printer type, printer serial number, platform type (if any), resin, mode, etc.

  • Template list: Click to view the template list.
    • The template list contains previously printed parameters that can be selected and printed again.
    • Template displays printer type, printer serial number, resin, mode, etc.
    • When hovering the cursor over a template, you will see trash button in the top right corner. Click it to delete the template.

Note

  • Only types of printers which have already been bound to the platform can be chosen as the Printer type; if prompted that there are no printers bound to the platform, you can follow the prompts to add a printer (only users with the administrator role).
  • Before completing all the settings, the Create button cannot be clicked.

More Settings

Click More settings button to set procedure preferences and support parameters for different application types.

  • Full automatic quick printing: Enable this function and after importing files, auto slicing, layout and support addition operations will be performed automatically.
  • Application type: Optional surgical guide, restoration - orthodontic model, crown & bridge, occlusal splint, denture base, implant crown, denture base denture, etc.
  • Automatic repairing after model import: Enable to automatically detect and repair triangular pieces and hole problems in models.
  • Automatic slicing and sending: Enable to send files directly to the printer when slicing is complete.
  • Auto-align: Enable for automatic model placement optimization.