LePaul

Sorry to hear about this

I opted to experiment and bought a Creality CR-10 (300 x 300 x 400). They are about what you would expect from a cheap, Chinese 3D printer. Out of the box, once you have done some calibration, they can print very good resolution and large. And if you just want to print with PLA, that's fine. However if you want to get into ABS, PETG or anything else, you're looking at upgrades. Depending on your comfort level, there's a lot you can do. Many build their own enclosures, replace the print head with an E3Dv6, upgrade the extruder to a metal one, add filament run out sensors and auto bed leveling. Again, I emphasize, these are things that require you to be a tinkerer. There's a lot of work to be done in firmware, insulating the heated bed (or replacing), obtaining flatter glass and so on. While the cost is roughly $649 for a CR-10S, after you do all those upgrades, you have a fair sum invested. Yet, it is still less than something like a Raise3D N2 Plus, a completely assembled, tested and ready to go out-of-the-box for $3499. Ultimately it depends on the buyers comfort level. Like our beloved Ultimakers, you open, unbox, set up and are set to go print! The price equals convenience! I really wish Ultimaker made a large scale printer since things like the print head/hot end/ Olsson Block would really be a big benefit. Especially since the people in my type of hobby (movie props) use a lot of different filament types. The Ultimaker 2/3 print head just works with ease with so many different types. My 2 cents

Yes, here it is.... https://www.simplify3d.com/support/articles/working-with-file-types/ That does not seem to actually document the file format. It does not even have a sample fff file. Note that I don't own a copy of S3D, so I can't make these files myself. Also I would need an overview of *all* the settings that can be included in an FFF file. Could this be something S3D and Cura are equally bad at? Documenting settings and file formats? Here's what an FFF file (in this case Chris' Creality CR-10 one) looks like... <?xml version="1.0"?> Creality CR-10(2) PLA Fast 0 0.4 0 0.4 0.98 1 6.5 0 0 5400 0 0.2 1 4 0 0.3 3 3 2 1 3 0 0 500 0 0 120 120 0.5 0 0 3 3 0.14 85 0 1 0 1 2 5 0 999 12 7 1 0 999 2 1 1 30 1 0 Rectilinear Rectilinear 0 15 100 5 1 45,-45 0 0 0 25 0 0 70 1 0.35 1 1 0 4 50 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 15 20 0 45 100 1 100 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 300 300 400 0 0 0 -1 -1 -1 1 -1 1 0,0|0,0|0,0|0,0|0,0|0,0 1 RepRap (Marlin/Repetier/Sprinter) r2 115200 1 G28 ; home all axes,G1 Z5 F3000 ; lift,G1 X20 Y2 F1500 ; avoid binder clips,G1 Z0.2 F3000 ; get ready to prime,G92 E0 ; reset extrusion distance,G1 X120 E10 F600 ; prime nozzle,G1 X150 F5000 ; quick wipe M104 S0; turn off extruder,M140 S0 ; turn off bed,G1 X0 Y300 F1000 ; prepare for part removal,M84 ; disable motors,M106 S0 ; turn off fan,,M300 S294 P200 ;D4: 294,M300 S588 P200 ;D5: 588,M300 S440 P200 ;A4: 440,M300 S392 P200 ;G4: 392,M300 S784 P200 ;G5: 784,M300 S440 P200 ;A4: 440,M300 S740 P200 ;F#5: 740,M300 S440 P200 ;A4: 440 gcode 0 Star Wars 3600 0.5 0.8 0.8 7200 1002 50 0 1 1 1.75 46 1.25 0 80 0 80 0 20 1 0 0 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 12 -0.5 600 1 10 0 210 60 0.98 225 80 1 195 80 1 220 80 1 0.3 3 3 1 0 25 0.2 3 3 1 0 30 0.1 4 4 2 30 40 0.2 3 3 1 15 20 0 0 0 0 1 55 0.97

Well I have an Intel HD4000 chipset on one home laptop and my work PC has an Intel HD Graphics 530. Both get the same effect (work PC 6 months old). I'll look in the preferences to see what's available to alter it.

Yes, here it is.... https://www.simplify3d.com/support/articles/working-with-file-types/ I understand it wouldn't be a 100% match, based on how frequently Cura updates versus S3D. But it would be very convenient option. Perhaps telling the user what fields it could not match and left alone?

Please don't take offense...note the arrow and question mark on the left side.

I see 3.1 is out, very nice. Two requests.... 1) As asked before, could you please add an Import Simply3D Profile into Cura? The FFF file is a simple text file and would save a LOT of time for people wanting to try Cura. Otherwise, it's a long journey if comparing and checking off settings within Cura's vast Settings page. Please and Thank You. 2) I'm not sure what to call it but what's that reflective shine/rings that the models show up with in Layer view? It's just very annoying.

Well @SandervG I can suggest a place to chat Ultimaker while you are down When is the event kicking off?

I see Fabrc8 is out of stock, I need to see who else in the USA stocks it.

Sad, no comments from Ultimaker

Wow, well that isn't the sort of achievement anyone wants!

Sounds good, I'm really curious if IPBoard can import this forum data into their product. Fingers crossed!

Correct...so come on, Ultimaker...how about some holiday cheer? We've been paying a premium for your filaments and printers, how about showing us some love!

Yeah, like that's fun! I think it would be really neat if Ultimaker ran some sales/discounts every now and then!

C'mon, Ultimaker...where's the deals?

Correct but I didn't alter any of that...

Wound up here....

Well I declined removing the old versions you see, only upgrading 3...I would have thought it would have placed 3.0.4 under Cura?

I did the 3.0.3 to 3.0.4 upgrade on my other laptop, opting to not uninstall previous versions. Mind you, I had 3.0.3 working fine, accessible via the Start - Cura - Cura 3.0.3 before. Now since 3.0.4 has been installed, there is no listing at all. I have to use the Windows 10 "search" feature and type in "Cura 3" and then i can launch the program. What's up?

I'm not a fan of the NFC tag, it made all the Ultimaker brand filaments more expensive (about $11-$12 more per spool than ColorFabb PLA). The Ultimaker 3 has seen a ton of development and improvement over the past year. New products can have issues and I can name other printers, from low end to high end, that have had growing pains and evolved into a solid product. I agree with your point about S3D. The user community is quick to offer advice about profiles and which work best. I don't know off hand if there is one there for the UM3, have you asked on S3D's support forum? I truly enjoyed my time with the Ultimaker 3's. I really wish I had one now that more advances have been made in Cura. Changes in how much PVA is used for support and many other things would be nice to try out! I do hope you are able to get great use out of your Ultimaker 3. It's a great machine.

I had two Ultimaker 3’s for six weeks, loaners for a comic con I had none of these issues you describe. I don’t understand why you feel Ultimaker should include an S3D profile? Cura has been extensively redesigned for extremely integrated operability with the UM3 I have no problem faulting Ultimaker for real problems. But this is starting to turn into a beat down session that really lacks some merit. I mean the door enclosure? For prints that needed it, I taped cardboard to the front. Simple fix for me.

Just to play devil's advocate...does the S3D gcode print fine via USB?

Ha.... IRC Chat....soooo 1998....! Please, let's move forward, not backwards