Opens the standard file dialogue window to select the STL file(s). Note that multiple files can be selected. STL files can also be opened by selecting them and dragging/dropping onto the main window.
Save Packed STL
Saves the currently loaded model(s) as a single STL file (which may contain multiple meshes)
Choose and Restore Reference Settings
Quick Restore Reference Settings
Change Registration Key
Enter your Registration Key when upgrading from a previous licesne
Quit KISSlicer
Unloads any models and closes KISSlicer
Project
The saving and loading of projects can be very useful in helping others to diagnose problems with your settings.
Save Project As
Saves the current settings as a Project (*.ksp) file
Load Project / G-code Settings
Loads temporary settings from either a Project (*.ksp) file or from a G-code file that has been sliced with KISSlicer
Preferences
File Handling
Preview On Open STL
When checked, a non-standard file dialog window is displayed when “File/Open STL File” is selected, which includes a preview of the model file
Load multiple STLs into a single model
When checked all STL files opened together will be treated as a single model
Use Unique Filenames on Save
When checked, this will append numeric values to the saved G-code file to ensure a unique filename
Slice and Save
When checked, this will request the saved filename before slicing and will save the G-code immediately after slicing
Languages
Revert to English
When a language file is loaded, reverts all text back to English
Load a Language File
Load a language (*.po) to display the text and tooltips in the language of your choice. Either download a translation file from here or create your own using the “Save Reference Language File” below
Translate Tooltips Only
Apply the loaded language file to tooltips only (tooltips appear when the cursor is hovered over an entry field)
Save Reference Language File
Saves a reference file (KISSlicer_language.pot) in the KISSlicer “home” folder which is then used in a standard “gettext” tools program (such as PoEdit) to create a translated input file
Display Options
Show Summary Text
When checked this will display relevant information in the top left and top right of the Model Display area of the Main window
Perspective View
When checked, “Perspective View” is enabled which reduces the objects size, the further back it happens to be, allowing a more realistic view of the model and build plate
Disable 3D view on Slice
When checked, the Model Display area of the Main window will be blank
Color Scheme
Foreground
Select the color for the buttons and information text on the Model Display area of the Main window
Background
Select the background color for the windows
3D Background
Select the background color for the Model Display area of the Main window
Color Scheme Presets
Orange
Dark
Blue
SublimeLayers
Select one of the above preset color schemes as a base for your own scheme
Widget Scheme
Base
Plastic
GTK+
Gleam
Select one of the above preset widget schemes. Slightly alters the “look and feel” of the windows
Display Previous Layer
After slicing, in “Models+Paths” or “Paths” view, both current and previous layers are displayed
Warnings
Material Change Warning (if > 1 extruder)
Restrict Advanced Settings
Advanced settings can be restricted by the entry of a password
All Models
Auto-Rotate for Packing
When checked, KISSlicer will automatically rotate models for optimal packing on the bed
Revert to Original Height
Reverts all models to original height
Scale By X
Scales all models by X in all directions
Inch → mm
Convert model dimensions from inches to millimetres (multiply be 25.4)