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Cura 5.0 is the most widely used slicing program for producing 3D prints. Users frequently inquire about the meaning of the red spots in Cura and other colors. Therefore We decided to address that concern in this article.
What do the Different Colors Mean in Cura 5.0?
Colors in Cura have distinct connotations in different sections. The “Prepare” section of Cura, the beginning stage, will be examined first, followed by the “Preview” section.
Red in Cura: What Does It Mean?
The X-axis on your construction plate is indicated in red. Use the red-colored cue on the model if you wish to move, scale, or rotate it on the X-axis.
The color red on your Cura model indicates overhangs, which are indicated by the Support Overhang Angle, which by default is set to 45°. If you have supports turned on, any angle on your 3D model more than 45 degrees will appear as a red area.
Suppose you change the Support Overhang Angle to around 55°. In that case, the red regions on your model will shrink to highlight only angles that exceed 55°.
Red can also describe Cura things that are not manifold or physically feasible because of the model’s geometry. In later sections of the article, We’ll go into greater detail on this.
In later sections of the article, We’ll go into greater detail on this.
Green in Cura: What Does It Mean?
On your build plate, the Y-axis is the green line in Cura. Use the green-colored prompt on the object if you wish to move, scale, or rotate it on the Y-axis. Use the green-colored prompt on the object if you want to move, scale, or rotate it on the Y-axis.
Blue in Cura: What Does It Mean?
The build plate’s Z axis is represented by the color blue in Cura 5.0. The blue Z-axis prompt on a model is used to manipulate the model’s position, scale, and rotation in three-dimensional space.
Cura’s dark blue color indicates that a portion of your object is under the build plate.
The area of your design that touches the build plate or the first layer is displayed in cyan in Cura.
Yellow in Cura: What Does It Mean?
Generic PLA, the primary material in Cura, has a default hue of yellow. By hitting CTRL + K to access the Material Settings and adjusting the “color” of the filament, you may alter the color of the custom filament in Cura.
Only new custom-made materials you have developed can be colored differently from the default materials currently in Cura. You can create a new filament by clicking the “Create” tab.
Grey in Cura: What Does It Mean?
In Cura, the hue with the gray and yellow stripes indicates that your model is outside the construction area and cannot be sliced. To slice the model, you must position it inside the construction area.
CAD tools like SketchUp to produce models have also been blamed for the gray tones found in imported models in Cura 5.0. Model import into Cura generally works best with TinkerCAD and Fusion 360.
SketchUp is known for producing models with appealing non-manifold portions, which, depending on the defect kind, can appear in Cura as gray or red. However, you ought to be able to fix the model so that Cura can 3D print it correctly.
Transparent in Cura: What Does It Mean?
In Cura 5.0, a transparent model typically indicates that you have chosen the “Preview” option but have not yet sliced the model. Returning to the “Prepare” tab will cause your model to revert to its original yellow hue. Alternatively, you can slice the object to display the model preview.
Check out this beneficial video that goes into more detail on the colors in Cura 5.0 if you want to learn more.
The Meaning of Cura Preview Colors
Let’s now examine what the Cura Preview colors represent.
Gold: Extruder During Layer Extrusion Preview
Blue: Print Head Travel Movements
Cyan: Skirts, Brims, Rafts, and Supports (Helpers)
Red: Shell
Orange: Infill
White: Beginning of each layer.
Yellow: Top/Bottom Layers
Green: Inner Wall
Simply check the box next to the line type you want to show, and remove it to hide travel lines or other line kinds.
How to Correct the Red Bottom Cura
You should either increase the Support Overhang Angle or decrease the overhangs in the red sections of your model in Cura 5.0. A helpful technique is to rotate your model such that the angles are not excessive. The red bottom portions in Cura 5.0 can be much diminished with the correct orientation.
See how to overcome overhangs in your 3D models in the video below.
Getting good overhangs is likely mainly dependent on cooling. If your 3D printer isn’t already operating at 100%, you should experiment with higher percentages, better fans, and various cooling ducts. A 5015 24V Blower Fan from Amazon is a great, fantastic fan.
