# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.grid.space/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://forum.grid.space/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.grid.space/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to GridSpace Forums](https://forum.grid.space/t/welcome-to-gridspace-forums/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.grid.space/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/welcome-to-gridspace-forums/7 "2021-06-11T16:13:34Z")
Whether you are a Kiri:Moto user, GridBot builder, or generally interested in 3D printing, CNC Milling, or Laser cutting, there is a topic and community for you. --- ## [Vertical slicing](https://forum.grid.space/t/vertical-slicing/3048)
**Author:** [@danm](https://forum.grid.space/u/danm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/vertical-slicing/3048 "2026-09-04T20:25:39Z")
Good afternoon everyone. please can you advise me if kiri moto can vertical slice. i am looking to import a standard obj or stl file so i can slice it to a thickness of plywood 3mm or 6mm and then export these slices to… --- ## [Onshape and cloud version animation different with same file](https://forum.grid.space/t/onshape-and-cloud-version-animation-different-with-same-file/3040)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/onshape-and-cloud-version-animation-different-with-same-file/3040 "2026-08-18T00:03:21Z")
workspace\_BR\_8\_Ba\_front\_cope (3).kmz (741.8 KB) first two onshape…zero moved in animation and did not show cut correctly also when hit animation there are two tabs open …first one does not finish second one takes a long… --- ## [Tabs square to part lines](https://forum.grid.space/t/tabs-square-to-part-lines/3035)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/tabs-square-to-part-lines/3035 "2026-07-26T21:09:21Z")
I have problems position of the tabs square workspace\_RH\_\_115.kmz (6.6 MB) --- ## [Two pass when wanting one pass](https://forum.grid.space/t/two-pass-when-wanting-one-pass/3033)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/two-pass-when-wanting-one-pass/3033 "2026-07-22T18:29:41Z")
workspace\_RH\_CR\_R\_8\_T (1).kmz (329.4 KB) I set step down at .03 " and z bottom at -.02" …the part is .016 thick I should only have one pass .03 down from the top of the part…I am missing something or what? --- ## [Trace follow question / request](https://forum.grid.space/t/trace-follow-question-request/3031)
**Author:** [@Veridian](https://forum.grid.space/u/Veridian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/trace-follow-question-request/3031 "2026-07-20T16:22:03Z")
I use ‘Trace follow’ to create chamfers on my parts. In some cases, the chamfer follows an edge with varying heights, meaning the chamfer goes up and down. The problem is that the Trace operation only seems to generate a… --- ## [Feature request: max cut depth for contours](https://forum.grid.space/t/feature-request-max-cut-depth-for-contours/3025)
**Author:** [@metalpoet](https://forum.grid.space/u/metalpoet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/feature-request-max-cut-depth-for-contours/3025 "2026-07-05T00:35:27Z")
Currently the contour feature has no way to really control the maximum cut depth and ensure it remains within the machines abilities. The best work-around is to do multiple contours with progressively higher leave-stock… --- ## [Attempting to import .obj](https://forum.grid.space/t/attempting-to-import-obj/2987)
**Author:** [@Geoff](https://forum.grid.space/u/Geoff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/attempting-to-import-obj/2987 "2026-05-13T00:00:38Z")
I am trying to import .obj files for my 3d models and I’m running into a problem. When importing the file and grouping to make a 3d model then selecting an operation such as outline the slicing I always get the warning … --- ## [Animation speed](https://forum.grid.space/t/animation-speed/2982)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/animation-speed/2982 "2026-04-29T22:51:00Z")
workspace\_RH\_8 (3).kmz (536.3 KB) I find the animation is taking way longer than it used to very slow --- ## [Anycubic Photon Support?](https://forum.grid.space/t/anycubic-photon-support/2397)
**Author:** [@kyle\_conkel](https://forum.grid.space/u/kyle_conkel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/anycubic-photon-support/2397 "2026-02-22T01:13:25Z")
JUst trying to find out if there is any settings that could be manually added to devices to get this slicer to work on a chromebook for an anycubic photon 4? --- ## [Cutting only down not sideways?](https://forum.grid.space/t/cutting-only-down-not-sideways/2923)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/cutting-only-down-not-sideways/2923 "2026-01-26T00:12:19Z")
If I want to cut say only one face of an item I am not able to use the Area command but have to make a dummy part and pocket. I am thinking is there a command I am missing or is this presently the way it works….shown th… --- ## [Too Icy to play in my shop](https://forum.grid.space/t/too-icy-to-play-in-my-shop/2920)
**Author:** [@Kennywho](https://forum.grid.space/u/Kennywho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/too-icy-to-play-in-my-shop/2920 "2026-01-25T21:45:53Z")
--- ## [Dev no drilling onshape ver worked](https://forum.grid.space/t/dev-no-drilling-onshape-ver-worked/2910)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/dev-no-drilling-onshape-ver-worked/2910 "2026-01-22T00:35:08Z")
workspace\_KIRI\_RH\_top\_tube\_1.kmz (5.8 MB) was not able to use Dev but worked ok in 4.6.1 workspace\_KIRI\_RH\_top\_tube\_1 (2).kmz (5.6 MB) --- ## [Extrusion Rendering in Three.js](https://forum.grid.space/t/extrusion-rendering-in-three-js/2901)
**Author:** [@Diego](https://forum.grid.space/u/Diego)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/extrusion-rendering-in-three-js/2901 "2026-01-14T08:53:44Z")
This is more of a developer’s question about threes.js. I’m trying to create a small app that loads existing G-code and displays a representation of the extrusion. I’m curious about the best way to render the extrusion. … --- ## [Kiri Moto error “invalid widget shadow”](https://forum.grid.space/t/kiri-moto-error-invalid-widget-shadow/2890)
**Author:** [@Andrethegiant](https://forum.grid.space/u/Andrethegiant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/kiri-moto-error-invalid-widget-shadow/2890 "2026-01-02T17:32:22Z")
When slicing a file I get the error above. I found this same topic that happened a few years ago. The solution was in an email that was suggested to the user that got that same error. Can someone point me to that email. … --- ## [Nanana estimated time readout](https://forum.grid.space/t/nanana-estimated-time-readout/2892)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/nanana-estimated-time-readout/2892 "2026-01-02T14:11:06Z")
not getting an estimated time readout workspace\_Kiri\_BOTT\_LOG (4).kmz (161.2 KB) --- ## [My newly discovered v 4.5 Problems](https://forum.grid.space/t/my-newly-discovered-v-4-5-problems/2878)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/my-newly-discovered-v-4-5-problems/2878 "2025-12-22T14:26:47Z")
No version choice to use older version does not select all matching holes not a new problem just with this part it is a lot of holes. workspace\_RH\_S\_CR\_T\_4 (4).kmz (1.2 MB) --- ## [Support generation](https://forum.grid.space/t/support-generation/2864)
**Author:** [@James\_Eagle](https://forum.grid.space/u/James_Eagle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/support-generation/2864 "2025-12-11T20:59:59Z")
Hi my I’m pretty new to 3d printing but have been using Kiri:moto for several months. For quite some time now I have come across an issue that whenever I try to generate supports for a print I get the message “support g… --- ## [New toolpath bug in 4.4.0 and tags problem with merged meshes](https://forum.grid.space/t/new-toolpath-bug-in-4-4-0-and-tags-problem-with-merged-meshes/2840)
**Author:** [@MarblemanQ](https://forum.grid.space/u/MarblemanQ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/new-toolpath-bug-in-4-4-0-and-tags-problem-with-merged-meshes/2840 "2025-11-27T17:38:09Z")
having only a trace and an outline operation in place, I see odd paths that leave the workspace (to somewhere XY first, some Z movement up and down and then back to normal: I tried merging the meshes but then I canno… --- ## [Ease down only applies to very beginning of operation](https://forum.grid.space/t/ease-down-only-applies-to-very-beginning-of-operation/2816)
**Author:** [@MarblemanQ](https://forum.grid.space/u/MarblemanQ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/ease-down-only-applies-to-very-beginning-of-operation/2816 "2025-11-11T18:18:05Z")
Today I gave KM another try for an aluminum job to see if I can prevent any plunging meanwhile using helical operation and ease down. The answer is “almost”… Ease down does a great job inside the material but unfortunat… --- ## [Ease Down Rough](https://forum.grid.space/t/ease-down-rough/2810)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/ease-down-rough/2810 "2025-11-06T15:52:29Z")
workspace\_LOC\_FIXT\_2D (10).kmz (192.9 KB) When cutting this I noticed there was no ease down for the Rough operation but there was for the Outline operation….. --- ## [Matching KiriMoto App settings to API](https://forum.grid.space/t/matching-kirimoto-app-settings-to-api/2580)
**Author:** [@Bar](https://forum.grid.space/u/Bar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/matching-kirimoto-app-settings-to-api/2580 "2025-10-30T05:17:24Z")
Within the excellent Kirimoto app I am able to use these settings to nicely clear the pocket in the top of this part: But when I try to replicate that behavior using the Kiri engine API I’m getting some funky behavio… --- ## [Issue compound angled parts](https://forum.grid.space/t/issue-compound-angled-parts/2800)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/issue-compound-angled-parts/2800 "2025-10-30T01:21:31Z")
Sometimes the version 4.4 aligned face feature does not work….here is 2 workspaces the labeled angle workspace is from a compound angle part in Onshape with one face put flat on the table. It will not find the holes…The… --- ## [Feature Request Align Face With a Primary Axis](https://forum.grid.space/t/feature-request-align-face-with-a-primary-axis/2795)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/feature-request-align-face-with-a-primary-axis/2795 "2025-10-28T20:39:35Z")
With the Arrange feature one can choose the face to put on the table very easily…It would be nice to have that feature for alignment of another face or feature with one of the primary axis….X or Y….. When dealing with a… --- ## [.nc file import shows wrong](https://forum.grid.space/t/nc-file-import-shows-wrong/2794)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/nc-file-import-shows-wrong/2794 "2025-10-24T19:36:09Z")
If I import a .nc file to check it, the origin offset is not shown correctly. The parts cut correctly and show correctly in preview and animation….Not a big problem but when order of operation is important and there is… --- ## [Animation does not show correctly](https://forum.grid.space/t/animation-does-not-show-correctly/2753)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/animation-does-not-show-correctly/2753 "2025-09-16T15:58:19Z")
either the animation is wrong or the cutting path is wrong Or I am missing something workspace\_Part\_1 (7).kmz (67.3 KB) --- ## [Feature request add operations on the top](https://forum.grid.space/t/feature-request-add-operations-on-the-top/2728)
**Author:** [@meddesign](https://forum.grid.space/u/meddesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/feature-request-add-operations-on-the-top/2728 "2025-09-06T14:28:27Z")
Deciding I want to start out with a different operation like level etc. would be great to be able to add that to the top of the operations list. right now I have 4 operations but the pocket operation has lots of unneces… --- ## [How Cut a Part in a Single Pass with Z-thru](https://forum.grid.space/t/how-cut-a-part-in-a-single-pass-with-z-thru/2724)
**Author:** [@Bar](https://forum.grid.space/u/Bar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/how-cut-a-part-in-a-single-pass-with-z-thru/2724 "2025-09-06T13:41:19Z")
Hello! Still a huge fan :grin: I am sure that I am missing something, but I can’t seem to figure out what. I love the “Z - Thru” feature, but I would also like to cut my part out with a single full depth profile cut. Z-… --- ## [New user a few questions](https://forum.grid.space/t/new-user-a-few-questions/2655)
**Author:** [@Noobkiri](https://forum.grid.space/u/Noobkiri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/new-user-a-few-questions/2655 "2025-07-20T19:25:00Z")
Hello. Just found about Kirimoto last night. 3 questions. -I’ve downloaded from github but how do I make it run offline? my pc that is running my cnc machine has no internet connection. -Does Kirimoto have adaptive … --- ## [Level stock option crashes KM](https://forum.grid.space/t/level-stock-option-crashes-km/2597)
**Author:** [@LeadDennis](https://forum.grid.space/u/LeadDennis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.grid.space/t/level-stock-option-crashes-km/2597 "2025-06-26T14:38:45Z")
Level stock option crashes KM. I found that this option seems to crash KM. I have tried on two different PCs. I get the out of memory error. Does anybody else get this error? [Next page](https://forum.grid.space/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)