# Support Ironing

[Mode](option_mode): `Advanced`.  
[Variable](built_in_placeholders_variables): `support_ironing`.  
Ironing is using small flow to print on same height of surface again to make flat surface more smooth. This setting controls which layer being ironed.

## Pattern

[Mode](option_mode): `Advanced`.  
[Variable](built_in_placeholders_variables): `support_ironing_pattern`.  
Select the ironing pattern to use.

## Flow

[Mode](option_mode): `Advanced`.  
[Variable](built_in_placeholders_variables): `support_ironing_flow`.  
The amount of material to extrude during ironing. Relative to flow of normal layer height. Too high value results in overextrusion on the surface.

## Line Spacing

[Mode](option_mode): `Advanced`.  
[Variable](built_in_placeholders_variables): `support_ironing_spacing`.  
The distance between the lines of ironing.