Ultimaker / Ultimaker/CuraEngine

How do I change curaengine settings to avoid unnecessary path in some special models

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Description

Like this model:
qq 20180312163329

Now I slice it with CuraEngine:
qq 20180312163348

But what I expected:
qq 20180312163442

Thx for ur help!

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported slice from the linked model images and compare the generated path with the expected path. Inspect the available CuraEngine settings and slicing entry points to determine whether a setting controls this behavior; done means identifying a reproducible cause and documenting or correcting the relevant behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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