More options for seam locations and to not place seams in tight clearance gaps when possible #1834

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T20:19:18+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 20:19:18 +02:00

Originally created by @giardibe on 10/24/2025

Is there an existing issue for this feature request?

I have searched the existing issues

I have a model that has a dome shaped pivot hinge that is printed into the model as a print in place hinge, and has a close clearance gap so it pivots freely but not loose. I find that Orca slider will often put the seam inside that close clearance gap, which will cause problems with the hinge. I have to change the position of the model in my cad software and resave as stl file to randomly change that location in hope it will not show up in that area...trial and error to get the seam where it is not on an overhang and not in the close clearance hinge area. Due to the complexity of the model, it is just too difficult to repaint the seam locations every time I replace the model with minor first layer alterations.

Which printers will be beneficial to this feature?

Klipper

Describe the solution you'd like

I would like to see more options for seam positions that would eliminate a seam going in a location that right next to another wall or in a close clearance gap like my situation, and also ideally not placing the seam on the overhanging slope surfaces, since it tends to cause more a of burr in that location, when there is a perfectly straight corner that would be way better. Even if there was a back, front, left, right would give me some additional flexibility when I rotate my part to fit as many as possible.
Also would love to have the fill plate be better at filling the plate with parts. Would be nice if you can choose the option to fill the plate with or without rotation, and have it rotate the parts to get as many on the plate as possible, like I am manually doing to get more on the plate at a time.

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Additional context

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*Originally created by @giardibe on 10/24/2025* ### Is there an existing issue for this feature request? - [x] I have searched the existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? I have a model that has a dome shaped pivot hinge that is printed into the model as a print in place hinge, and has a close clearance gap so it pivots freely but not loose. I find that Orca slider will often put the seam inside that close clearance gap, which will cause problems with the hinge. I have to change the position of the model in my cad software and resave as stl file to randomly change that location in hope it will not show up in that area...trial and error to get the seam where it is not on an overhang and not in the close clearance hinge area. Due to the complexity of the model, it is just too difficult to repaint the seam locations every time I replace the model with minor first layer alterations. ### Which printers will be beneficial to this feature? Klipper ### Describe the solution you'd like I would like to see more options for seam positions that would eliminate a seam going in a location that right next to another wall or in a close clearance gap like my situation, and also ideally not placing the seam on the overhanging slope surfaces, since it tends to cause more a of burr in that location, when there is a perfectly straight corner that would be way better. Even if there was a back, front, left, right would give me some additional flexibility when I rotate my part to fit as many as possible. Also would love to have the fill plate be better at filling the plate with parts. Would be nice if you can choose the option to fill the plate with or without rotation, and have it rotate the parts to get as many on the plate as possible, like I am manually doing to get more on the plate at a time. ### Describe alternatives you've considered _No response_ ### Additional context _No response_

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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#1834