Makerbot Dissolvable Filament ?

[3dman]

What exactly is this for?

http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2013/09...g-its-melting/

I don't understand what the point of having dissolvable would be.

[Compro01]

What exactly is this for?

http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2013/09...g-its-melting/

I don't understand what the point of having dissolvable would be.

Temporary supports when used with a dual extruder printer.

Allows you to print stuff like large overhangs that are impossible without supports, then just have the supports go away when the printing is done.