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# How to change slicer settings before slicing

# How to change slicer settings before slicing
The Cloud Slicer lets you adjust slicer engine settings before generating G-code. This guide explains where settings are, how settings modes work, and what happens when you change a value.

![Print profile, settings mode, categories, and editable settings in the Cloud Slicer sidebar](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/f/2/2/ff22a914001c1000/change-slicer-settings-slicer-_ruzt8h.png)

## Before you change settings
The settings shown in the Cloud Slicer come from the selected slicer engine and profiles.

This means the available settings can change when you change:

- Slicer engine
- Engine version
- Machine profile
- Nozzle diameter
- Filament profile
- Print profile

If a setting is missing, first check that the correct engine and profiles are selected.

## Change a setting
1. Open **Slicer** in SimplyPrint.
2. Select the printer, machine profile, filament profile, and print profile you want to use.
3. Find the settings panel in the Cloud Slicer sidebar.
4. Choose a settings mode if available.
5. Open the category you want to edit.
6. Change the setting value.
7. Slice the model again to use the updated settings.

Changed settings are used for the next slice.

## Settings modes
The Cloud Slicer may show settings in different modes. The modes available to you can include **Basic**, **Simple**, **Advanced**, and **Expert**, depending on your account permissions, account setup, selected engine, and selected profiles.

| Mode | What it is for |
| ---- | -------------- |
| Basic | The most common settings |
| Simple | More settings without showing everything |
| Advanced | Detailed slicer settings for more control |
| Expert | The most complete settings view when available |

Not every user or organization will have access to every mode. The settings available also depend on the selected engine and profiles.

## Setting categories
Settings are grouped into categories such as quality, strength, speed, support, and others.

Use the category tabs to move between groups. If you know what setting you are looking for, use the search field.

## Saving profile changes
Changing a setting can affect the current slice. If you want to reuse those changes later, save them to a custom profile where your account permissions allow it.

For example, you may want separate print profiles for:

- Fast drafts
- Fine detail
- Strong parts
- Support-heavy models
- A specific printer and filament combination

If you are using a system profile, you may need to copy it before saving your own changes.

## Temperature settings
Filament temperatures are controlled by the slicer filament profile, not by normal SimplyPrint filament inventory values.

If you search for temperature settings, the Cloud Slicer may point you to the filament profile settings. Edit the filament profile if you want to change nozzle or bed temperatures used in the sliced G-code.

## Related articles
- [Print, machine, and filament profiles explained](https://help.simplyprint.io/en/article/print-machine-and-filament-profiles-explained-b9lf0s/)
- [Why SimplyPrint filament temperatures do not change slicer temperatures](https://help.simplyprint.io/en/article/why-simplyprint-filament-temperatures-do-not-change-slicer-temperatures-dildqt/)
- [How to copy, edit, save, and reset print profiles](https://help.simplyprint.io/en/article/how-to-copy-edit-save-and-reset-print-profiles-ppipgp/)
- [How to copy, edit, and save filament profiles](https://help.simplyprint.io/en/article/how-to-copy-edit-and-save-filament-profiles-pq7hjp/)