<p>Obviously the density and pattern are strictly related but seems values aren't tuned automatically according the combination of various patterns and if I change the infill density Cura chooses automatically only 2 the patterns:</p>
<ul>
<li>always <em><strong>grid</strong></em> for lower densities <em>&lt;=25 % infill</em></li>
<li>always <em><strong>lines</strong></em> for higher densities <em>&gt;25 % infill</em></li>
</ul>
<p>If I change the pattern to something different, I get a warning message</p>
<blockquote>
<p>&quot;This setting is normally calculated, but it currently has an absolute
value set.&quot;</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Each pattern has <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/7115/20123">specific vantages</a> that are useful according the situation, how should I properly configure the combination infill density and infill pattern to get optimal vantage without just wasting time for more intricated patterns?</p>
<p>E.g.
Considering densities <em><strong>20 %</strong></em>, <em><strong>40 %</strong></em>, <em><strong>60 %</strong></em> and <em><strong>triangle</strong></em> (best perpendicular resistance), <em><strong>cubic</strong></em> (best transverse resistance) and <em><strong>gyroid</strong></em> (best all around) pattern, I would get the specific vantage of each of these patterns at all densities or after a certain level, they haven't any sense?</p>

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2022-01-28T10:19:59.387Z
The infill density depends on the object you are slicing. E.g. if it has a large flat top you make sure to get enough support to prevent the "roof"/top surface from collapsing (in combination with enough top layers). If the object is a pyramid for instance, you don't need much infill. I don't really understand what you are trying to achieve with this question?
0scar
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@0scar "depends on the object" is implicit in the last part of question where I mention the resistance  peculiarity of mentioned patterns, and  the type of mechanical stress to which it is subjected during use
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How to tune pattern for a given infill density
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# How to tune pattern for a given infill density

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-01-28)

Obviously the density and pattern are strictly related but seems values aren't tuned automatically according the combination of various patterns and if I change the infill density Cura chooses automatically only 2 the patterns:

* always ***grid*** for lower densities *<=25 % infill*
* always ***lines*** for higher densities *>25 % infill*

If I change the pattern to something different, I get a warning message

> "This setting is normally calculated, but it currently has an absolute
> value set."

Each pattern has [specific vantages](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/a/7115/20123) that are useful according the situation, how should I properly configure the combination infill density and infill pattern to get optimal vantage without just wasting time for more intricated patterns?

E.g.
Considering densities ***20 %***, ***40 %***, ***60 %*** and ***triangle*** (best perpendicular resistance), ***cubic*** (best transverse resistance) and ***gyroid*** (best all around) pattern, I would get the specific vantage of each of these patterns at all densities or after a certain level, they haven't any sense?

**Tags:** ultimaker-cura, infill
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The infill density depends on the object you are slicing. E.g. if it has a large flat top you make sure to get enough support to prevent the "roof"/top surface from collapsing (in combination with enough top layers). If the object is a pyramid for instance, you don't need much infill. I don't really understand what you are trying to achieve with this question?  
> **username_0**: @0scar "depends on the object" is implicit in the last part of question where I mention the resistance  peculiarity of mentioned patterns, and  the type of mechanical stress to which it is subjected during use  

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