Simplify3D with FlashForge

[Nargg]

yeah narg - how many other programs have you played with ?

I think slic3r is harder to use, cura easier, rep-g just a piece of crap that takes all bloody day to slice even simple models, not tried repetier host.
Makerware is the easiest to use and gives decent results. But has a seriously annoying habit of resetting speed and temps when you click on anything not in the settings tab.

The Dreamer is my 2nd 3D printer, so I've used a lot. No doubt most of the slicers out there are extremely confusing to anyone, old or new to 3D printing.

And the beauty of s3d is that once you've got settings that work. They stay saved and always work.
The layout does seperate similiar elements which makes it easier to use.

That's no big deal, most slicers I've used are good a saving settings. Not sure why this is an issue that needs to be solved? And the FlashForge slicer also has element control similar (though easier) than S3D.

But it's like everything - you have to learn how to use things to make things.

I always more detail than less. Which equates to more control.
You can use s3d in idiot mode - where you just pick between different preset settings.
I have ever tried that - as I pretty much change certain things for every print. And they use way more infill than I tend to on most models.

There are many options I've never messed with in s3d - because you don't need to.

Herein lies the problem... The learning cycle.

First, I've found the preset settings, like most 3D slicers, don't work well. You ALWAYS have to change something. You stated that you always change settings too, so not sure why you'd recommend defaults...
Second, there are so many software packages for so many purposes today that show you don't have to hide things to make them simple. It's all a matter of interface design, and to me S3D's interface sucks big time. Seriously sucks. This is why I rated it "not simple"
Last, if there is an option there you never use, why not? Was it too confusing or not well described or difficult to use? Possibly not needed, but how would you know of all the ones you've not used since there are no real instructions and the poor layout and design makes it difficult to learn their use and results.

While I'm not saying it's a total waste of a program, it is powerful. What I'm saying is the term "simplify" was poorly chosen. "Empowered 3D" would be much more applicable to this software's abilities. Not Simple. Not at all.