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Spiral Up

Continuously increases Z along the path length, creating a spiral. This is the equivalent of "vase mode" in traditional slicing — a single, uninterrupted extrusion.

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Parameters

start Z (mm)
Z height where the spiral begins. Typically one layer height (e.g. 0.2 mm) above the bed.
end Z (mm)
Z height where the spiral ends — the final height of your print.
geometry
Statement slot — place geometry blocks (Circle, Polyline, etc.) here. The 2D paths are lifted into a continuous 3D spiral.

How it works

Spiral Up takes flat 2D geometry and stretches it vertically in a continuous spiral. Z increases smoothly along the path length, so there is no layer change, no Z-seam, and no retraction. This produces the smoothest possible surface.