# Software

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## [Skip Object enabled by default on all jobs](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/skip-object-enabled-by-default-on-all-jobs/42203)

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**Author:** [@BowenTech](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/BowenTech)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/skip-object-enabled-by-default-on-all-jobs/42203 "2026-06-26T02:53:38Z")

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Would it be possible to set this ON by default? I try to remember to enable it every time but sometimes forget and those are the prints that have 1 of 50 objects that fails that ends up ripping up half the rest of the pa…

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## [How to prevent setup wizard from running every time?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-to-prevent-setup-wizard-from-running-every-time/42332)

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**Author:** [@Andreuha](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Andreuha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-to-prevent-setup-wizard-from-running-every-time/42332 "2026-06-25T15:02:19Z")

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How do you block the setup wizard from ever returning? You can hit escape to cancel the wizard, but the thing takes like a minute to download all the options and then it adds an additional dialog that ends up being hidde…

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## [Does the U1 ignore Snorca filament assignments?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/does-the-u1-ignore-snorca-filament-assignments/42328)

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**Author:** [@MitchNC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MitchNC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/does-the-u1-ignore-snorca-filament-assignments/42328 "2026-06-25T12:38:59Z")

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Hello. I just got my new U1 a few days ago. I'm used to Bambu. When I load a generic PLA into the U1, I have to define it there on the machine. But say I have Bambu PLA set in the slicer…does that software filament…

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## [Setting: Allow only one Snapmaker Orca instance](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-allow-only-one-snapmaker-orca-instance/42296)

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**Author:** [@hothiscold](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/hothiscold)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setting-allow-only-one-snapmaker-orca-instance/42296 "2026-06-24T17:47:19Z")

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When the Allow only one Snapmaker Orca instance setting is unchecked, sending a file from Fusion 360 does the expected - a new instance is spawned with the new model. But when it is enabled, a new instance does not spaw…

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## [Why U1 inactive nozzles stay warm?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/why-u1-inactive-nozzles-stay-warm/42323)

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**Author:** [@designrama](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/designrama)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/why-u1-inactive-nozzles-stay-warm/42323 "2026-06-24T13:53:47Z")

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In the example below is a 18 hours print job. Toolhead #3 & #4 are only being used in the first 4 hours, after that it is all toolhead #1. Why keep the inactive #3 & 4 warm the whole time instead of turn them off complet…

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## [Multimaterial prime tower: why combine materials in one tower?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/multimaterial-prime-tower-why-combine-materials-in-one-tower/42312)

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**Author:** [@designrama](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/designrama)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/multimaterial-prime-tower-why-combine-materials-in-one-tower/42312 "2026-06-24T08:35:08Z")

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PLA with PETG support and vice versa is the most use case for multi-material. Instead of laying two incompatible materials on top of each other as prime tower infill, why not separate them into its own prime tower, dual …

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## [Prusa Slicer for U1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/prusa-slicer-for-u1/42308)

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**Author:** [@CrazyIvan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/CrazyIvan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/prusa-slicer-for-u1/42308 "2026-06-22T15:14:19Z")

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I believe the main issue is not so much the U1 as Snapmaker Orca. Has anyone tried setting up the U1 on Prusa Slicer? I understand it is already adept at multiple heads with multiple nozzle sizes.

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## [Object not getting sliced](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/object-not-getting-sliced/42294)

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**Author:** [@Krzys12319](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Krzys12319)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/object-not-getting-sliced/42294 "2026-06-20T19:00:30Z")

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I have assembled a few models and one doesn’t show up when sliced.When not assembled it shows up but it doesn’t work well cuz the color of them mixes. Gonna add the picture of the sliced part in the comments cuz as a new…

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## [Dark Mode and Mac Appstore](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dark-mode-and-mac-appstore/18209)

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**Author:** [@Jeansevilla](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jeansevilla)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/dark-mode-and-mac-appstore/18209 "2026-06-20T00:45:40Z")

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Wouldn’t it be bad to have the application in a darkmode version, white makes everything very accessible, and also can’t you have a version on the appstore?

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## [Lost access to U1 and Snap\_orca](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/lost-access-to-u1-and-snap-orca/42268)

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**Author:** [@Woodburner](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Woodburner)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/lost-access-to-u1-and-snap-orca/42268 "2026-06-17T18:32:30Z")

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This is not a machine issue, it is the information in and for the slicer to use the U1. I went through a move this month so I put my printer back into the packaging that it came in, however this week when I put it back …

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## [Any software developers in here?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/any-software-developers-in-here/42201)

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**Author:** [@rmcc](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rmcc)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/any-software-developers-in-here/42201 "2026-06-16T10:20:43Z")

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OK, so… simple question: Since Snapmaker Luban development is practically dead, is anyone in this community maintaining their own modified copies of Luban to deal with their own issues? I’ve been running modified Luban …

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## [Variable layer height in Orca 2.3.4](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/variable-layer-height-in-orca-2-3-4/42230)

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**Author:** [@MoneyPeet](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MoneyPeet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/variable-layer-height-in-orca-2-3-4/42230 "2026-06-13T19:16:14Z")

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Hello, I am trying to print this moonlamp from Lehadesign, found on Makerworld. It says this in the description: Variable layer height: Top 2cm and bottom 2cm should be printed with a 0.08mm layer height to avoid hol…

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## [Guys I am tired of this….please help](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/guys-i-am-tired-of-this-please-help/42229)

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**Author:** [@IMMORTEN](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/IMMORTEN)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/guys-i-am-tired-of-this-please-help/42229 "2026-06-13T09:09:59Z")

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Hello, I ran a software update on my snapmaker 350 and it messed up all my settings and I spent a whole day trying to make this print right but the initial layer just keeps getting messed up, its almost like the materia…

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## [First layer offset for exposed infill](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/first-layer-offset-for-exposed-infill/42175)

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**Author:** [@wr0ngway](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/wr0ngway)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/first-layer-offset-for-exposed-infill/42175 "2026-06-12T21:39:01Z")

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I’m trying to use snapmaker orca to do an exposed honeycomb infill on the bottom/top layers (a dessicant box), but after slicing, the first layer is offset to the top left, so the exposed honeycomb is a little mangled. …

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## [Sapmaker Orca windows\_installer\_v2.3.4.exe·102.9 MB](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/sapmaker-orca-windows-installer-v2-3-4-exe-102-9-mb/42219)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Alloy](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Matthew_Alloy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/sapmaker-orca-windows-installer-v2-3-4-exe-102-9-mb/42219 "2026-06-12T11:08:17Z")

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Why is it so hard to install? I had to shut down all the protection in windows to be able to install, very annoying.

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## [Update of Snapmaker Orca!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/update-of-snapmaker-orca/40502)

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**Author:** [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/update-of-snapmaker-orca/40502 "2026-06-12T03:04:17Z")

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You can download and find the full release notes here: Snapmaker Orca V2.1.5 2025-12-16，This update includes the following fixes: Optimized monitoring functionality Snapmaker Orca V2.1.2 2025-11-24，This update …

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## [Snapmaker Orca 2.3.3 Bug with painting colors](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-2-3-3-bug-mit-farben-malen/42178)

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**Author:** [@Kalle\_BMW1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Kalle_BMW1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-2-3-3-bug-mit-farben-malen/42178 "2026-06-11T08:46:27Z")

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I encountered some strange error patterns in a project. The setting was "Multimaterial \> Maximum width of a segmented area" = 2 mm. Strange internal structures were generated: Initial situation for the following...

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## [Plantages permanent snaporca](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/plantages-permanent-snaporca/42212)

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**Author:** [@kourou](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/kourou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/plantages-permanent-snaporca/42212 "2026-06-11T02:42:30Z")

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impossible de m’en servir ,un écran blanc ,bloque et affiche le programme ne réponds etc etc ,fermé ouvert rien n’y fais ! je vais essayé un autre slicer pour voir si c’est pareil windows 11 64Bits pro ,bonne journée

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## [2.3.3 Multicolor Slicing Error - Broken Surface Patterns](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/2-3-3-multicolor-slicing-error-broken-surface-patterns/42204)

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**Author:** [@DeftCreations](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/DeftCreations)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/2-3-3-multicolor-slicing-error-broken-surface-patterns/42204 "2026-06-10T01:32:26Z")

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I sent in a ticket about this, but just for awareness, from the few models I’ve tested so far, 2.3.3 has a serious issue with producing slices with wild surface defects. There doesn’t seem to be any way to fix this in t…

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## [Very long load times with Snorca on Silicon Mac](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/very-long-load-times-with-snorca-on-silicon-mac/42182)

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**Author:** [@gpwduex](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/gpwduex)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/very-long-load-times-with-snorca-on-silicon-mac/42182 "2026-06-09T08:58:49Z")

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Is anyone else noticing the latest SNORCA (not beta) takes quite a bit to load 3mf files? Painting is also slowing it down to the point it’s just easier to do it in Bambu’s slicer and then fix the color mapping when I im…

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## [\*\*\[HELP\] snOrca Filament JSON Profiles Returning 0 Configs Imported — Snapmaker Orca V2.3.3\*\*](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-snorca-filament-json-profiles-returning-0-configs-imported-snapmaker-orca-v2-3-3/42196)

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**Author:** [@blackops](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/blackops)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-snorca-filament-json-profiles-returning-0-configs-imported-snapmaker-orca-v2-3-3/42196 "2026-06-09T08:46:08Z")

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Hey everyone — hoping someone has run into this and found a fix. Setup: Printer: Snapmaker U1 Slicer: Snapmaker Orca V2.3.3 (Full Spectrum Beta) OS: Windows 11 The Problem: I exported 15 filament profile JSON files …

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## [SnOrca v2.3.3 BUG? Multi-material support prime tower sticking issue](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snorca-v2-3-3-bug-multi-material-support-prime-tower-sticking-issue/42177)

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**Author:** [@designrama](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/designrama)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snorca-v2-3-3-bug-multi-material-support-prime-tower-sticking-issue/42177 "2026-06-08T16:59:42Z")

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I’ve printed this model 7 times without issue. Now, PETG support keeps on failing to stay inside of the PLA prime tower. I’ve tried auto flow rate and bed level and gotten the same result. I can’t figure out what changed…

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## [Can interactive product demos help with Luban and Snapmaker setup steps?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/can-interactive-product-demos-help-with-luban-and-snapmaker-setup-steps/42073)

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**Author:** [@makerlog](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/makerlog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/can-interactive-product-demos-help-with-luban-and-snapmaker-setup-steps/42073 "2026-06-03T11:06:06Z")

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I’ve been making my own notes for repeat Snapmaker workflows because I keep forgetting small Luban steps, especially when I switch between 3D print, laser, and CNC jobs. Written notes help, but after a while they turn in…

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## [Snapmaker Orca 2.3.2 and Snapmaker App 2.3.4 Public Beta Now Available](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-2-3-2-and-snapmaker-app-2-3-4-public-beta-now-available/42044)

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**Author:** [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-orca-2-3-2-and-snapmaker-app-2-3-4-public-beta-now-available/42044 "2026-06-01T11:38:42Z")

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Hey Makers! We are officially launching a public beta for Snapmaker U1 users. This beta decoupled the Orca web and Snapmaker App architecture for connected services and included several bug fixes. Since this decoupling …

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## [\[Feature Request\] CNC Holes!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/feature-request-cnc-holes/8297)

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**Author:** [@CarlFoxmarten](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/CarlFoxmarten)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/feature-request-cnc-holes/8297 "2026-05-29T19:07:34Z")

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It’s not a big thing, but would make certain processes far easier to deal with. Give me a “point” primitive. It’s just like a circle, square, or any other sort of shape, but in the CNC mode you can give it a depth, and …

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## [Purge tower seperation by color/filament](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/purge-tower-seperation-by-color-filament/42055)

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**Author:** [@Troy\_Gannon](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Troy_Gannon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/purge-tower-seperation-by-color-filament/42055 "2026-05-29T06:03:19Z")

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not sure this has been posted before but could the prim/purge tower be separated by color or filament for people who want to recycle their waste? i’m looking into recycling and think this would be great in order to not e…

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## [Cylinder shell multi-color print in wrong order](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/zylinder-schale-mehrfarbendruck-falsche-reihenfolge/42068)

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**Author:** [@SnapFalco](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/SnapFalco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/zylinder-schale-mehrfarbendruck-falsche-reihenfolge/42068 "2026-05-27T06:55:03Z")

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I have a symmetric multicolored cylinder with 3 colors on a layer. I selected the settings under Quality: Wall arrangement: Inside/Outside. Nevertheless, it makes the red one on one side of the cylinder and …

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## [Conflicts between SnOrca and vanilla Orca Slicer? U1](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/conflicts-between-snorca-and-vanilla-orca-slicer-u1/42041)

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**Author:** [@designrama](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/designrama)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/conflicts-between-snorca-and-vanilla-orca-slicer-u1/42041 "2026-05-22T17:31:39Z")

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SnOrca logged me out completely after I created some 3rd party filament profiles for U1 in vanilla Orca Slicer. I had to log in with email and security code all over again and existing U1 printer profile wasn’t immediate…

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## [Stuck on print preprocessing](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/stuck-on-print-preprocessing/42019)

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**Author:** [@willyfrog](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/willyfrog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/stuck-on-print-preprocessing/42019 "2026-05-20T22:40:46Z")

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Sometimes (not always), after a succesful print, I go to print a new one in a diferent plate. when I click on the print button, the preprocessing modal appears and gets stuck trying to load the filament config. the onl…

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## [Full Spectrum is coming to Snapmaker Orca — and Radu (Ratdoux) is joining the team](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/full-spectrum-is-coming-to-snapmaker-orca-and-radu-ratdoux-is-joining-the-team/42025)

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**Author:** [@Sherry](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Sherry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/full-spectrum-is-coming-to-snapmaker-orca-and-radu-ratdoux-is-joining-the-team/42025 "2026-05-20T11:41:45Z")

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Hey everyone, The past few months have been some of the most exciting we’ve seen in the U1 community. What started as a few experimental posts about full‑color printing has snowballed into a great movement, and we want …

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