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Please download [BCN3D Stratos](https://www.bcn3d.com/bcn3d-stratos/) our new slicer for improved performance. | | --- | --- |   --- |                                                            | [**EN**](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/improve-supports) | [**ES**](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/improve-supports?hsLang=en) | | --- | --- | --- | ---   ![guide for improving the supports](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Avocado/avocado%20draft/improve-support-guide.jpg?width=688&name=improve-support-guide.jpg) The configuration of supports is a fundamental part in achieving the best surface finish for models that require their use. In this article, you will find detailed information on how to adjust supports, typical generation problems, and how to solve them.    | ![choosing the right support material](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Avocado/avocado%20draft/support-angle.jpg?width=680&name=support-angle.jpg) | | --- | | 1. **Choose the support material** Know all the aspects of the material for the supports. [![Learn-more-5min](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Avocado/Landing%20pages/Learn-more-5min.png?width=176&name=Learn-more-5min.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/support-material?hsLang=en) |   | ![optimizing the support material](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Avocado/avocado%20draft/support-interface-pva-bvoh-optimize-material.jpg?width=688&name=support-interface-pva-bvoh-optimize-material.jpg) | | --- | | 2. **Optimize the support material** Save time and material by optimizing setup. 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