Question

additive manufacturing and filament
what is the primary purpose of adding supports in prusaslicer?
to strengthen the connection between the print and the build plate.
to increase the density of the part.
to prevent parts of the model from sagging or collapsing during printing.
to make the model more flexible.

Explanation:

Supports in 3 - D printing (using PrusaSlicer) are added to hold up over - hanging parts of a 3 - D model during the printing process. Without supports, these parts would sag or collapse due to gravity.

Answer:

To prevent parts of the model from sagging or collapsing during printing.