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Yes, that´s what I did. As it is in the program directory, it might be an issue to safe the modified file there directly - I used notepad++ and got the message that I need admin previleges :-)

If you get this too, just safe it to another place and move/copy them into the right folder...

 

I also use notepad++ and I had to change the default privileges so I could save but that still did not make the new material visible in the dropdown. However I got this advice that did work and there was an implication that different machines have different ways of doing it. Regardless this worked for me.

 

If you just want add a material for normal quality, 0.4mm nozzle, take the file .../resources/profiles/ultimaker2+/pla_0.4_normal.curaprofile and copy it to your cura profile folder "profiles" directory. Edit the file in a text-editor and change the line that says "material = PLA". Then start Cura. That should get you started.

[Cura 2.1 open beta has been released!]

drayson, yes I did. just to be sure I understand you have been successful with this change by doing two things

1. Create new materials file (copy existing)

2. Change the parameter "name" in the [general] section.

If so then I guess I will try a complete uninstall and re-install.

thanks

[Cura 2.1 open beta has been released!]

Drayson, that is exactly what I did but it does not show up in the drop down.

[How to fix warping]

is there anywhere in the US to purchase Dimafix?

[Cura 2.1 open beta has been released!]

With 2.1 there is a new section called Print Job that contails a materials drop down.\

I use NinjaFlex a lot. How can I change the default material settings to include custom materials?

I found a directory (Windows) at c:\program files\cura 2.1\resources\profiles\materials that contains a CFG file for each type listed in the current dropdown. I copied one of the files and added a CFG file for Ninjaflex but it still does not show up in the drop down. Any ideas?

[protopasta conductive pla]

If ever there was a good justification for a dual extruder, this is it. Very cool !

[How to fix warping]

I have been using a product called BuildTak with great success for PLA. I have not tried it yet for ABS. The first sheet has lasted for many prints and the only issue so far is that if there is a large flat bottom surface, it can be a challenge to get the print off, so far though I have been successful using a putty knife and patience. Most parts release with no problem. Not once have I had a warp problem or premature release on small parts since I started using it.