Lychee Slicer features

Lychee Slicer, is an intuitive and user-friendly slicing software designed to make the printing process simple.
Let's dive into all the awesome features that will help you slice and print your 3D models with ease.

  • Select
    Make a quick selection of your model's in the 3D view with a single click on your mouse or tablet stylus.
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  • Projection Support
    Automatically define and generate supports for flat or mechanical surfaces in just a few clicks. [Plus feature]
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  • Scale
    Change the size of your model in the 3D view along the X, Y, and Z axis simultaneously or separately.
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  • Support Editing
    Control the size, shape, and visibility parameters of your support easily.
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  • Support Tags
    Tag specific support groups for quick and convenient selection in the future.
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  • Raft
    Add a base layer to improve model and support adhesion to the build plate for easier removal.
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  • Hollowing Blockers
    Protect specific areas from hollowing to avoid unwanted thin walls or trapped resin liquid.
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  • Suction Cup Detector
    Identify and hollow out areas that could cause suction effects in your model during printing, reducing risk of failure.
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  • 3D Drain Holes Verification
    Detect in real time that the placed holes meet a series of operating points to provide an optimal export.
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  • Caps and Holes
    Generate printable caps for hollowed areas, allowing for easy post-processing closure.
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  • Export Drain Holes as 3D Geometry
    Export all the models visible in the scene at once in a single file as a single object.
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  • Interior/Exterior View
    Toggle between inside and outside views of your hollowed model to help with support placement.
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  • Hollowing 2D
    Make an internal cavity in the model to decrease weight and save resin without altering its internal structure.
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  • Hollowing 3D Quality
    Ensure a better accuracy of your wall thickness for optimal strength and printability.
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  • Picture view
    Scroll through every slice of your model with a 2D view to identify potential printing errors.
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  • Arrange
    Move all the objects around based on their shape in the build volume while preserving the prepared features.
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  • Island Detector
    Automatically identify unsupported areas that may require additional supports for a successful print.
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  • Advanced Support Mode
    Control every component and setting of individual support structures for optimal precision. [Plus feature]
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  • Manual Support
    Manually add or remove your model's supports for precise placement and customization.
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  • Physical Size Mode
    Display your object at its exact size on-screen to scale and measure, ensuring it fits your needs.
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  • Layer Thickness Preview
    Simulate the layer thickness of your model to understand its final form and compatibility with other printed elements.
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  • Move
    Position your 3D selection on the scene freely using the X, Y, and Z axes for optimal printing.
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  • Hollowing 3D
    Remove material from your 3D models to significantly reduce resin usage (up to 50%). [Plus feature]
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  • Batch Button Tool
    Get your models print-ready with a single click, ensuring precise component and feature optimization. [Plus feature]
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  • 3D Drain Holes - Advanced Modes
    Add strategically placed holes to eliminate trapped resin and strengthen your model.
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  • Auto Support
    Generate efficient support structures for your entire model faster, with a single click. [Plus feature]
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  • Orthographic View
    View your 3D object in 2D to get a closer look, create support, or find the perfect orientation for your model.
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  • Simulator
    Preview the printing process layer by layer directly on your resin printer to anticipate potential issues.
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  • Slice view
    See a 3D preview of your object sliced layer-by-layer, including supports, to ensure everything is set up correctly.
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  • Flip Camera
    Simulate how your Lychee Slicer Scene will actually be printed by flipping the build plate.
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  • WireFrame Mode
    Outline the 2 dimensional geometrical shapes that wrap around to create a 3D object.
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  • Overhang Mode
    Help to find the optimal model orientation before the support step to minimize detail loss.
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  • Selection Outline
    Places a white border around the selected model to help identify Selected VS Mouseover.
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  • Normals Mode
    Define the surface orientation of your 3D model, helping the slicer understand the inside and outside for correct printing.
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  • Saved View
    Save and reload camera views in the 3D viewport of Lychee Slicer to keep a consistent viewpoint for creating content.
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  • Add New Resin
    Adjust the default settings as you need to match your preference and projet requirements
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  • Use a Community Resin Profile
    Access, adjust, and use resin profiles created by other Lychee Slicer users as a trusted starting point.
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  • Import Resin Profile From a File
    Load .lyr files directly into Lychee Slicer to use resin profiles from a manufacturer for an optimized setup.
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  • Support Parameters
    Customize every aspects of your supports to perfectly fit your model’s specific needs.
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  • Adhesion Type
    Select the best base to improve the adhesion of the model and the supports, increasing the safety of your prints.
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  • Object Repair
    Start the repair process to fix most of the defects in the 3D models, making them suitable for printing.
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  • Picture view
    Scroll through every slice of your model with a 2D view to identify potential printing errors.
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  • Split View
    Display only specific layers and objects on the build plate to focus on precise adjustments.
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  • Export 3D
    Export selected 3D objects as new assets, including preparation work like hollowing, holes, supports, rafts, and more.
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  • Export Scene
    Save the current Lychee Slicer scene quickly in .lys or .lyt format for future prints or to come back later.
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  • Export Slices
    Export your scene into slices as a specific file that your resin printer will be able to print.
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  • Add Filament Settings
    Adjust all print settings based on your filament type and your specific 3D model to ensure the quality of your results.
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  • Add New Filament Printer
    Easily select your FDM printer from a list of 500+ printer models available on Lychee Slicer.
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  • Add New Resin Printer
    Easily select your resin printer from a list of 200+ printer models available in Lychee Slicer.
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  • Seam Optimisation
    Find the best location for your seam lines to ensure minimal visibility and a smooth, high-quality print. [Plus feature]
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  • Grid Support [New]
    Place supports on an invisible grid for a clean and organized structure that enhances model stability. [Plus feature]
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  • Ironing [New]
    Create a superior top surface layer finish with this game-changing feature, making your printed objects smoother than ever. [Plus feature]
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  • Copy
    Create a scene of the same objects by duplicating your model as many times as required.
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  • Boolean Mode [New]
    Create a new model shape by combining, subtracting, intersecting multiple existing shapes together. [Plus feature]
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  • Repair Tool
    Start the repair process to fix most of the defects in the 3D model, making it suitable for printing.
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  • Mirror
    Flip your 3D model on the scene with a single click while preserving all the associated features.
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  • Planar Cut
    Cut your 3D model into manageable sections for easier printing and to remove unwanted parts.
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  • Split
    Divide the 3D model shells into several 3D objects on the build plate to reorient the connected parts.
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  • Merge
    Combine selected models together in the scene to form a single group and create a new 3D object.
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  • Measure
    Easily estimate the distance between two points on your object, or scale an object to a specific size.
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  • Magic Button Tool
    Use this one-click button to automate basic setup for fast 3D printing preparation.
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  • Inline Supports
    Quickly insert a series of supports between two existing points on a continuous surface. [Plus feature]
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  • Rotate
    Change the orientation of your 3D model with a single click while preserving associated features.
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  • Proximity Detection
    Automatically warn users when supports are too close to their model to prevent damage to the print. [Plus feature]
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  • Support Painting
    Draw supports that track the path of your mouse or tablet stylus, with adjustable distance and preset type. [Plus feature]
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  • Parenting and Bracing
    Strengthen your model with automatic or manual connections between supports.
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