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[New Feature] Auto-Colorization for MMU3 in PrusaSlicer - Create Amazing Multi-Color Prints with Zero Painting Skills! 🎨 #14583

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@matteius matteius commented May 23, 2025

I'm excited to share a new feature I've been working on for PrusaSlicer for the past couple of hours that makes creating multi-color prints with the MMU3 WAY easier and more fun! Auto-Colorization lets you apply gorgeous color patterns to your models with just a few clicks - no manual painting required!

🚀 What is Auto-Colorization?
Tired of spending hours manually painting triangles for multi-material prints? This new addition to the MMU Segmentation tool automatically applies color patterns to your models. Choose from several algorithms, tweak the settings, and watch your model transform!

⭐ Key Features
Five Pattern Algorithms:
🌈 Height Gradient: Smooth vertical color transitions (think rainbow vases!)

⭕ Radial Gradient: Circular patterns radiating from center

🌀 Spiral Pattern: Eye-catching spiral effects

🎲 Noise Pattern: Organic, random-looking patterns using Perlin noise

⚡ Optimized Changes: Smart color bands that minimize tool changes

Complete Control:
✅ Choose which MMU3 filaments to use (1-5)

✅ Set percentage-based color distribution

✅ Pattern-specific tweaks (gradient direction, spiral pitch, noise scale, etc.)

✅ Preview before applying

✅ One-click application

🎯 Perfect For:
Decorative objects with stunning patterns

Gradient transitions without the tedium

Quick color testing different combinations

Highlighting features on functional prints

Anyone who wants beautiful prints without artistic skills!

🔧 How to Use:
Load model → MMU Segmentation tool

Open "Auto-colorize" section

Pick pattern + adjust settings

Preview → Apply when happy!

💭 Why I Made This
Manual MMU painting is a pain. Hours of clicking tiny triangles just to get decent color separation. I wanted everyone to create beautiful multi-color prints regardless of artistic ability or patience level!

Demo video:
Screencast From 2025-05-22 03-16-05.webm

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w531t4 commented May 23, 2025

nice!

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