How to import print settings file into Chitubox Basic V2?

Welcome to the world of 3D printing!

If you're a 3D printing enthusiast, you're likely familiar with the crucial role of 3D printing resin and the right print setting in achieving high-quality results. However, some novice printers, often need clarification about how to import an already set printing file.

Resin for 3D printers is not just about the material itself but also how it's utilized within your printing process. One of the key aspects of mastering this art is understanding how to import and tweak print settings in software like CHITUBOX.

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Let's dive deep into the steps you need to follow to import the CHITUBOX print settings file, ensuring that your resin for 3D printing is used to its fullest potential, yielding impeccable prints every time.

Step 1
Open your Chitubox slicing software and click the "Add New Machine" button on the right interface.

Chitubox Basic V2 desktop shortcut icon to launch the slicer application

Chitubox Basic V2 main workspace with Add New Machine button at bottom of printer list

Step 2
Choose the Printer in the "Add Printer" Page, You can then start selecting your printer brand and your model. (We will use the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra as an example to show how to import)

Chitubox Basic V2 Add Printer grid showing ELEGOO resin printer models to select fromChitubox Basic V2 Add Printer dialog with ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra selected and Next highlightedStep 3
After selecting your printer, Click "Next" and you will enter the "Slicer Settings" Page.

Chitubox Basic V2 Slice Settings with Import Profile button highlighted in toolbarStep 4
Then, we need to import the print settings file you have downloaded. Click "Import profile" in the upper left corner.

Chitubox Basic V2 Slice Settings showing machine resolution, size, and resin configurationPlease note: Siraya Tech files are shared in the form of compressed packages. Please unzip the files before importing them. Remember to store them in a place where you can easily find them.

Also, files with the suffix .cfgx can only be only opened on Chitubox Basic V2.

Extracted .cfgx resin profile file from zip archive ready to import into Chitubox V2

Step 5
After importing the profile, please click "Apply" to save the printer in the Chitubox Basic V2

Chitubox Basic V2 imported resin profile with exposure and layer settings verified and Apply button

Step 6
At this point, you have completed the import (wow!). Then you can select the resin you want to print at the top to get the corresponding settings.

Chitubox Basic V2 profile list showing all imported resin configurations with selected profile

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