Which pause option should I choose?

When you insert a pause in the Cloud Slicer, you may be asked which pause command to use. The best option depends on how your printer is connected and what pause command your printer setup understands.

Use pauses for simple workflows such as inserting a magnet, nut, or other part into the print. The Cloud Slicer does not currently support slicer-managed manual color changes or guided filament swaps at a layer.

Machine settings

Choose Machine settings when you want to use the pause G-code from the selected machine profile.

This is usually the right choice when:

• The printer profile has a known pause command.
• The Cloud Slicer marks the option as matching your printer.
• You want the printer firmware or configured machine profile to handle the pause.

The exact command comes from the machine profile used for slicing.

OctoPrint

Choose OctoPrint when the printer is controlled through OctoPrint and your setup expects an @pause command.

Only use this option if you know the printer will process that command correctly. If you are not sure, use Machine settings when it is available and marked as matching your printer.

If you are not sure

Use the option Cloud Slicer marks as matching your printer. If no option is clearly marked, check the machine profile or run a small test print before relying on the pause in a long print.

Related articles

• How to insert a pause at a layer
• How to create and edit machine profiles
• Cloud Slicer - Known feature limitations

Updated on: 26/05/2026