# Printer.cfg vs slicer profiles

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**Created:** [June 17, 2021, 1:16pm UTC](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/printer-cfg-vs-slicer-profiles/425 "2021-06-17T13:16:03Z")\
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`rotation_distance` is reflecting the properties of your mechanical system and IMO should not be used to tune filament specific properties.

You can use macros to switch filaments and use:  
`SET_EXTRUDER_STEP_DISTANCE`  
`SET_PRESSURE_ADVANCE`  
Refer to the link posted by @jakep_82 for the command and to @mental excellent macro tutorial: [Macro Creation Tutorial](https://klipper.discourse.group/t/macro-creation-tutorial/30)

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