Pausing A Build; Aborting A Build - Stratasys Fortus 450mc User Manual

Pausing a Build

During a build the Pause button within the Build page becomes selectable (see
Button" on page 60
using this button:
• An automatic pause occurs when a canister runs out of material, a failure is detected,
etc.
• A manual pause occurs whenever the Pause button is pressed.
When the printer is directed to pause:
1. The current toolpath is completed, the Z stage is lowered slightly, and then the
head is parked. "Build Paused" is displayed within the Information Bar.
• If an automatic pause occurs, pressing the Build State button will open a dialog
indicating the reason for the pause condition (i.e. empty canister). Correct this
condition and then press the checkmark button to exit the dialog. (See
Warnings" on page 243
instructions.)
2. To resume building, press the Build (play) button within the Build page. A resume
command will be sent to the printer instructing it to resume the build.
Note: The printer will not resume building instantaneously, please be patient.
If the oven door or top cover are open, or if vacuum is not present, the part will
not resume building immediately. Press the Build State button to check for any
errors in order to troubleshoot this situation.
3. "Resuming" will be displayed within the Information Bar and the Pause button
will be shown in its selected state (see
resumes, "Building" will be displayed within the Information Bar and the Pause
button will revert to it unselected state (see

Aborting a Build

When the printer is paused, you have the option of aborting the build. To do so:
1. If it is not already, pause the printer by pressing the Pause button within the Build
page. If the printer was paused automatically proceed to
2. A pause command will be sent to the printer, and the User Interface will change
to indicate the paused condition. "Build Paused" will be displayed within the
Information Bar.
3. The Abort button within the Build page will be selectable (see
page 60 for details), press the Abort button.
4. A dialog will be displayed allowing you to confirm or cancel the abort; press the
checkmark button within the dialog to confirm the abort.
for details). The printer can pause automatically, or be manually paused
for a list of pause related warnings/errors and resolution
Table 4-7 on page 60). Once the build
Table 4-7 on page
step 3.
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"Pause
"Build Pause
60).
"Abort Button" on