Calling Slic3r from Repetier Host (9 replies)

Hi,

I'm sure this is answered somewhere - I just can't seem to find it.

I'm running a Mac and have downloaded the latest versions of Host and Slic3r.

I'm just trying this combination for the first time - have been using Cura and Pronterface but I'd prefer something a little more integrated. I really like the look and feel of Repetier Host and I'd like to spend some time with it. I think it will do everything I want.

My immediate problem comes when I call Slic3r. It takes the input file and produces output but not with helpful names.

It produces files called tempobj.stl and tempobj.gcode which it places in my library folder.

I know there is a way of calling Slic3r such that it outputs .gcode in the directory where the source stl was selected from, I just can't track down the correct command to do this. I'd be grateful if someone could tell me how to configure this.

On a related note, I've just noticed a Slic3r.ini in my library directory too. Another exists in my application directory. When running Slic3r I'd like to ask, what is the preferred directory for this file and how can I guarantee the correct version is used ?

Hope someone has the time to guide me with these queries.

Kind Regards,

C