Where Does Simplify3D Store Profiles?
Simplify3D profile folder and factory file defaults on Windows and macOS for slicer versions 4 and 5.
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Simplify3D keeps slicing profiles in per user app data. Windows uses %APPDATA%\Simplify3D with versioned subfolders like S3D-Software-V5. macOS uses ~/Library/Application Support/Simplify3D with the same layout. FFF files inside hold temperatures, speeds, and supports.
Factory files are separate documents that bundle models with the active profile. They live wherever you save them, often Documents. Back up the profile folder for presets and keep factory files per project. Exact subfolder names shift between version 4 and 5.
Where Simplify3D stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Simplify3D
Profile root with versioned subfolders for FFF presets. Copy whole folder with the app closed. Check version suffix since V4 and V5 keep parallel trees.
~/Library/Application Support/Simplify3D
Same versioned layout as Windows. Use Go to Folder in Finder to open it. Export key profiles as FFF files for sharing across machines.
Frequently asked questions
how do i back up Simplify3D profiles
Copy the Simplify3D folder in Roaming AppData on Windows or Application Support on macOS. It holds FFF profiles and machine presets. Factory files with models travel separately as .factory files.
what is the difference between profiles and factory files
Save with File, Save Factory File to bundle models plus profiles into one .factory file. The profile folder holds the reusable presets. Factory files suit sharing a single print setup.
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