Overview

The SimplyPrint Cloud Slicer is a powerful web-based slicing tool, but as a browser-based application it does not yet support every feature available in desktop slicers. This article lists the known limitations so you can decide when the Cloud Slicer fits your workflow and when you may need to use a desktop slicer instead.

We are actively working on closing these gaps. This list will be updated as features are added.

Height Range Modifiers (Per-Layer Settings)

Desktop slicers allow you to apply different settings to specific height or layer ranges of a print. For example, you can change infill density, print speed, or temperature at certain layer heights. This is commonly used for:

• Temperature towers — calibration prints that require a different nozzle temperature at each section
• Variable infill — stronger infill at the base, lighter infill higher up
• Speed changes — slowing down for detailed sections and speeding up for simple geometry

The Cloud Slicer does not support height range modifiers. This means any print that relies on per-layer setting changes — including temperature towers and similar calibration prints — cannot be produced in the Cloud Slicer.

Per-Object Settings

Desktop slicers let you assign different print settings to individual objects on the build plate. For example, giving one object a finer layer height or higher infill than another.

The Cloud Slicer does not support per-object setting overrides. All objects on a plate share the same print profile settings.

Parameter Modifier Volumes

In desktop slicers, you can add modifier volumes (cubes, cylinders, etc.) to specific regions of a model and override settings within that volume — such as increasing infill density inside a structurally critical area while keeping the rest of the model lighter.

The Cloud Slicer does not support setting overrides for modifier volumes. You can add support enforcer and blocker volumes, but not general parameter modifiers with custom settings.

Flushing / Purge Volume Matrix

When printing with multiple filaments, desktop slicers provide an interactive matrix where you set the exact purge amount for each filament-to-filament transition. This lets you fine-tune how much material is flushed when switching between colors or materials, reducing waste.

The Cloud Slicer does not include this interactive purge volume matrix. Basic flushing settings (such as flushing into infill or support) are available, but the detailed per-transition volume control is not.

Text Embossing / Engraving

Desktop slicers offer tools to emboss or engrave text directly onto model surfaces — useful for labeling parts, adding version numbers, or branding.

The Cloud Slicer does not have text embossing or engraving tools.

Model Cutting

Desktop slicers provide tools to cut models into multiple pieces along a plane, which is useful for splitting large models that don't fit on the build plate, or for multi-material assembly.

The Cloud Slicer does not currently offer model cutting.

Interactive Adaptive Layer Height

While the Cloud Slicer supports the adaptive layer height toggle (automatic layer height variation based on model geometry), desktop slicers additionally provide an interactive graph editor where you can manually paint or adjust the layer height curve along the Z-axis.

The Cloud Slicer only supports the automatic adaptive layer height setting — the interactive height editor is not available.

Calibration Wizards

Desktop slicers include built-in calibration wizards that generate calibration prints (flow rate tests, pressure advance tuning, etc.) with guided workflows to analyze and apply results.

The Cloud Slicer offers preset calibration models (calibration cube, stringing test, etc.) but does not include guided calibration wizards or automatic calibration print generation.

Multi-Material Painting (PrusaSlicer Engine)

The Cloud Slicer supports color painting, seam painting, support painting, and fuzzy skin painting — but only when using the OrcaSlicer, BambuStudio, or similar engines.

These painting features are not available when using the PrusaSlicer engine. If you need to paint multi-material assignments or seam/support regions, switch to a compatible engine.

Summary

If any of these features are critical to your workflow, we recommend using a desktop slicer for those specific prints.

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Updated on: 25/02/2026