Print plates

Use this skill for the normal 3D-print preparation path in Replicator.

Default workflow

1. Work from exact object IDs in a committed CAD Workbench build.
2. Use the selected printer preset. Require width, depth, and maximum print height only for Custom size.
3. Include every committed object once at its committed orientation and permit 90-degree Z turns during layout.
4. Use cad.print.prepare to measure the oriented solids, arrange them across as many plates as needed, and export one standard unsliced .3mf per plate.
5. Preview the generated plates. Choose the plate type, filament, process settings, supports, and slicing settings in Bambu Studio.

The built-in Bambu Lab presets are:

• X1 Carbon, X1E, P2S, P1S, P1P, and A1: 256 × 256 × 256 mm
• A1 mini: 180 × 180 × 180 mm
• H2S: 340 × 320 × 340 mm
• H2D single-nozzle printing: 325 × 320 × 325 mm

Replicator owns geometry selection, orientation intent, deterministic plate layout, and the standard 3MF handoff. The slicer owns process decisions and G-code.

Boundaries

• A generated plate is standard geometry 3MF, not Bambu .gcode.3mf and not a sliced print job.
• Reject stale saved layouts after the CAD build changes; prepare them again from the current committed build.
• Keep fixed X/Y orientation unless the request explicitly changes it. allow_quarter_turn permits only 90-degree Z turns during layout.
• Load $gcode only when the user explicitly requests Replicator-generated G-code, a headless slicing workflow, or reproducible slicer automation.
• Load $bambu-labs only when the user explicitly requests LAN upload, printer status, or starting/controlling a physical print.