Hide some non-applicable settings for tree supports to prevent confusion #698

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T16:26:24+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 16:26:24 +02:00

Originally created by @kisslorand on 2/18/2026

Summary

This PR hides settings that do not apply to tree-based supports in order to prevent user confusion and repeated reports of “broken” behavior.

Specifically:

Independent support layer height is hidden for Organic tree support.
Threshold overlap is hidden for all tree-based support styles.

Motivation

Several users reported these features as “not working” when used with tree supports.
However, these parameters are not applicable to tree-style generation by design.

By hiding them when a tree style is selected, the UI now better reflects actual functionality and avoids misleading expectations.

Behavior Changes

No slicing logic is modified.
No algorithmic changes.
No configuration migration needed.
Only UI visibility logic is are adjusted.
Tooltip updated

Result

Cleaner UI.
Reduced user confusion.
Fewer incorrect bug reports.
Better alignment between visible settings and actual support behavior.

*Originally created by @kisslorand on 2/18/2026* ### Summary This PR hides settings that do not apply to tree-based supports in order to prevent user confusion and repeated reports of “broken” behavior. Specifically: - **Independent support layer height** is hidden for **Organic tree** support. - **Threshold overlap** is hidden for **all tree-based support styles**. ### Motivation Several users reported these features as “not working” when used with tree supports. However, these parameters are not applicable to tree-style generation by design. By hiding them when a tree style is selected, the UI now better reflects actual functionality and avoids misleading expectations. ### Behavior Changes - No slicing logic is modified. - No algorithmic changes. - No configuration migration needed. - Only UI visibility logic is are adjusted. - Tooltip updated ### Result - Cleaner UI. - Reduced user confusion. - Fewer incorrect bug reports. - Better alignment between visible settings and actual support behavior.

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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#698