<p>I'm trying to generate G-code for handle in Cura.</p>

<p>Unfortunately Cura generates wrong supports - first layer of support has now background in starts in the air (see attached files)</p>

<p>So how to fix it? Is there any way (configuration etc.) to prevent such kind of supports?</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/6v0fryn33c3ap4v/cura_settings.curaprofile?dl=1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Cura profile</a></p>

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2020-01-28T11:46:35.130Z
Hello Andrew, welcome to 3DPrinting.SE!
0scar
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2020-01-28T11:50:05.377Z
I think your question already has [an answer](/a/11721) on question: "[Cura is printing support on nothing?](/q/11721)". It could be related to the slice options, if you could post those related to support settings it might be helpful for your question.
0scar
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2020-01-28T12:22:15.573Z
I've just uploaded, check it out, please
Andrew
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2020-01-28T12:26:47.670Z
Please read the answer in the linked question, this exactly explains your problem. You have a 2 layer Z gap defined (assuming you are printing 0.12 mm layers). How many layers are "air"? You can enable "Touching Buildplate" for the "Suppor Placement" option with tree support.
0scar
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2020-01-28T13:27:17.357Z
What exactly shall I do? Current value of "Support z Distance" is 0.24 (Calculated automatically). I've changed it do 0,12 and 0, same issue. Enabling of touching build-plate option removes support inside the hole. I've decided to test "touching build-plate" with tee-support test feature. I'll share with result later.
Andrew
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2020-01-28T18:41:43.703Z
OP has commented that he tried the suggestions in the linked comment already.
Davo
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2020-01-29T05:15:17.387Z
Is "XY overrides Z" perhaps your problem?
R.. GitHub STOP HELPING ICE
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2020-01-29T12:13:46.917Z
Well, enabling of "touching build-plate" with tee-support worked. Thanks for advice
Andrew
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Cura how to fix "on air support"
Andrew
# Cura how to fix "on air support"

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-01-28)

I'm trying to generate G-code for handle in Cura.

Unfortunately Cura generates wrong supports - first layer of support has now background in starts in the air (see attached files)

So how to fix it? Is there any way (configuration etc.) to prevent such kind of supports?

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/DcinJ.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/DcinJ.jpg)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/7pYCg.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/7pYCg.jpg)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/Gm86n.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/Gm86n.jpg)

[Cura profile](https://www.dropbox.com/s/6v0fryn33c3ap4v/cura_settings.curaprofile?dl=1)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/gCP2Q.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/gCP2Q.jpg)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/YdsMe.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/YdsMe.jpg)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/fUqel.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/fUqel.jpg)

**Tags:** ultimaker-cura, support-structures

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Hello username_0, welcome to 3DPrinting.SE!  
> **username_1**: I think your question already has [an answer](/a/11721) on question: "[Cura is printing support on nothing?](/q/11721)". It could be related to the slice options, if you could post those related to support settings it might be helpful for your question.  
> **username_0**: I've just uploaded, check it out, please  
> **username_1**: Please read the answer in the linked question, this exactly explains your problem. You have a 2 layer Z gap defined (assuming you are printing 0.12 mm layers). How many layers are "air"? You can enable "Touching Buildplate" for the "Suppor Placement" option with tree support.  
> **username_0**: What exactly shall I do? Current value of "Support z Distance" is 0.24 (Calculated automatically). I've changed it do 0,12 and 0, same issue. Enabling of touching build-plate option removes support inside the hole. I've decided to test "touching build-plate" with tee-support test feature. I'll share with result later.  
> **username_2**: OP has commented that he tried the suggestions in the linked comment already.  
> **username_3**: Is "XY overrides Z" perhaps your problem?  
> **username_0**: Well, enabling of "touching build-plate" with tee-support worked. Thanks for advice  

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