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On 9/22/2019 at 9:15 PM, Jraf said:
Hello QC102, i'am running under windows 10 pro. have a nice day.
Seem I am the only person on the on this forum using NOT Windows ! But this "fix" does not work on iMac's
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10 hours ago, Jraf said:
Hello, it worked for me !
got a Geeetech A10. Geeetech A10 json file is in place but Cura does not see it. instead it sees the Geeetech A10M json file and the prefix is only "G_".so i changed line 3 from "Geeetech A10M"to "Geeetech A10" and save the file : the new prefix is now "GA10_"
thank you brenyw and all contributors. have a nice day.
On Windows - or - iMac OS ???/
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7 hours ago, brenyw said:
Don't just drag the same file into the folder (you aren't trying to overwrite the existing file), give it a new name first, then drag it into the folder. If you overwrite the file nothing will happen unless you clear the printer from your machine instances folder in the roaming folder (access by clicking help>show configuration folder)
The prefix takes the first character from each word in "name", so changing from A8 to A6 wont make any difference to the name unless there is a space between the A and the 6.
BTW I am not a computer programmer and generally have no idea but I just mucked around with this until it worked. I found the default prefix pretty useless so I found this thread when I was searching how to change it.
OK... I get to 4.2.1. definitions - copy Anet A6.def.json using text editor change A6 to A8 and saved. copied and pasted this file in definitions and it sits under the Anet A6. I close definitions and and using the desktop icon - open Cura 4.2.1. - then I get the pop up warning that the A8 files has issues! I closed and reopened the Cura - the pop up did not show - but neither did the A8 option! Did a cold boot - re opened Cura 4.2.1 - pop up warning A8 etc. Unless a mac user is following and can get this to function - I am done. Thanks for your patience.
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6 hours ago, brenyw said:
Don't just drag the same file into the folder (you aren't trying to overwrite the existing file), give it a new name first, then drag it into the folder. If you overwrite the file nothing will happen unless you clear the printer from your machine instances folder in the roaming folder (access by clicking help>show configuration folder)
The prefix takes the first character from each word in "name", so changing from A8 to A6 wont make any difference to the name unless there is a space between the A and the 6.
BTW I am not a computer programmer and generally have no idea but I just mucked around with this until it worked. I found the default prefix pretty useless so I found this thread when I was searching how to change it.
Tried it this way first - nothing changed - assumed that as it did not say to rename the file before saving or drag n dropping it I was doing it wrong and thereafter did not rename the file.
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On 9/10/2019 at 3:43 PM, brenyw said:
How to change the prefix in saved Cura files.
In this example I use a Wanhao i3 plus (for other printers copy the relevant printer file)
Copy the following file to your desktop and rename the copy to your preference:
C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura 4.2\resources\definitions\wanhao_i3plus.def.json
I renamed it “wanhao_i3plus_PETG.def.json” in my example
Open the file to alter it, I use a program called “Code Writer”
Within that file, edit the name (line 3) to your preference. Remember the first character of each word in the name will become the prefix of files created, so don’t use spaces between words if needed.
Example:
"name": "Poly EthyleneTerepthalateGlycol"
Will give the prefix “PE_” (you could also call it P ETG to get the same effect, or start with the printer name)
If you use a single word, you will only get a single character prefix.
Then copy the new altered file back into the folder, you need administrator rights for this.
When you open Cura, the printers will now include the one created, and it will still be under the “Wanhao” brand name.
When you select the printer called “Poly EthyleneTerepthalateGlycol” you can then select a material profile to attach to it. Then whenever you open that printer profile in future, it will be attached to that material.
For example I have a printer named Poly LacticAcid attached to PLA material (will get “PL_” prefix, and Poly EthyleneTereptheneGlycol attached to PETG material (will get “PE” prefix).
to clarify: copy file to desk top - edit and drag n drop back in the same folder it came from - which then overwrites the original files. So the the edited copy no name change - is correct?
Also. you say line three - edit... but in my iMac file version - its second line...
{
"version": 2,
"name": “Anet A6”,
"inherits": "fdmprinter", -
My original post on this topic was around 12 months ago - the current revival was not at my request - but the opportunity to make a change is appreciated. However I have tried the process described above and it does not work on my iMac or mini mac.
Nobody seeing this and being a mac user has come forth to declare success and new info - so unless it does, this thread is again here should any turn up:)
Thanks to all for hints, tips and suggestion, all appreciated.
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I never said it was CSS - I noted that it appeared to be CSS.
Json
"overrides": {
"machine_name": { "default_value": "Anet A6” },
"machine_heated_bed": {
"default_value": true
},
"machine_width": {
"default_value": 220
},
"machine_height": {
"default_value": 240
},
"machine_depth": {
"default_value": 220
},
"machine_center_is_zero": {
"default_value": false
HTML webpage - uses CSS to create and present what is viewed online ie
}
.column-15 {
width: 15%;
}
.column-20 {
width: 20%;
}
.column-25 {
width: 25%;
}
.column-30 {
width: 30%;
So you can see why I commentated - it appears to be CSS.
my bit sends the condition on which the information from HTML and or Java assembled the visuals.
The machine setting example - IMO - does the same - its the none visual code that collects the data - which is assembled and presented in the correct state and location. And its not unknown for code bearing one name/suffix to be used modified or not and given a different suffix. .jpg .jpeg might look and be different - but the end product is a visible photo image!
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52 minutes ago, brenyw said:
My mistake on the file extension, should end in .json like the other files. (fixed the post above)
The guide above is for windows, shouldn't be much different for a Mac.
BTW it is worth saving your new printer file in a safe location in case any future Cura update removes it from the list.
You can also change other printer parameters in the file if your printer is modified or different from the one you have copied.
I think my post confused you. Must be my writing "style" 🙂
No it does not work for me. This is the code which appears to be CSS ( I do a bit of web building)
{
"version": 2,
"name": “Anet A8”,
"inherits": "fdmprinter",
"metadata": {
"visible": true,
"author": "Mark",
"manufacturer": "Anet",
"file_formats": "text/x-gcode",
"platform": "aneta8_platform.stl",
"platform_offset": [0, -3.4, 0],
"machine_extruder_trains":
{
"0": "anet_a6_extruder_0"
}
},"overrides": {
"machine_name": { "default_value": "Anet A6” }, <-------------------
"machine_heated_bed": {
"default_value": true
},
"machine_width": {
"default_value": 220
},
"machine_height": {
"default_value": 240 <---------------
},
"machine_depth": {
"default_value": 220
},
"machine_center_is_zero": {
"default_value": false
},
"gantry_height": {
"value": "55"
},
**** I cut the start and end codes."name" - I changed the one digit to "8" from 6. It does not change anything in Cura - I also changed the height size from 250 to 240 - again it did not chnage in Cura - both removed digits - showed when Cura is loaded. No sure if its a checksum issue or that the CSS code is basically the hidden structure code and what it is supposed to change is already locked on another part of the code. I am no expert in CSS - but in web stuff, if I change digits which refer to colours - I get a new colour! Also as you will have seen in yours - apart from the "name" the are other references to the A6. I tried changing them to A8 - but again, saved back to the resources and opening Cura - nothing changes visially.
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13 minutes ago, Cymon said:
Ok, that is weird, but as I'm only a Windows and Linux User, my knowledge about Apple comes to end end here, sorry.
What else came to my eye:
He says he renamed it from .def.json to only a .def
Did you rename it to a .def or a .def.json?
Mmm ! yes I used the existing suffix .def.json - just assumed the .def was a windows thing! with run it through again and just use .def EDIT. Just run through again saved with suffic just .def - No errors reported but the file still opens with the original title is I used the Anet A6 file - changed to A8 - so it seems add that the new saved altered file maintained the original title!
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10 minutes ago, Cymon said:
Well, did you just open the files and edited them or did you actually copy them first and renamed them to add them to the original files after editing, as the guide says?
Also, I can't imagine that Apple only has a simple text editor and no other editor in the store with more coding functionality.
Quick Google brought this up for example:
Tried both ways - first copy and paste to get the file on desktop - edit and drag in the folder - that failed.... just opened the file and changed - that also failed - and restored it - opened 4.2.1 - no pop up - no problems. the Mac OS has "textedit.app" - which also opens the which opened the .def.json file - displayed the code and allowed changes. EDIT: I did the above from the applications folder= Cura was not open.
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On 9/10/2019 at 3:43 PM, brenyw said:
How to change the prefix in saved Cura files.
In this example I use a Wanhao i3 plus (for other printers copy the relevant printer file)
Copy the following file to your desktop and rename the copy to your preference:
C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura 4.2\resources\definitions\wanhao_i3plus.def.json
I renamed it “wanhao_i3plus_PETG.def” in my example
Open the file to alter it, I use a program called “Code Writer”
Within that file, edit the name (line 3) to your preference. Remember the first character of each word in the name will become the prefix of files created, so don’t use spaces between words if needed.
Example:
"name": "Poly EthyleneTerepthalateGlycol"
Will give the prefix “PE_” (you could also call it P ETG to get the same effect, or start with the printer name)
If you use a single word, you will only get a single character prefix.
Then copy the new altered file back into the folder, you need administrator rights for this.
When you open Cura, the printers will now include the one created, and it will still be under the “Wanhao” brand name.
When you select the printer called “Poly EthyleneTerepthalateGlycol” you can then select a material profile to attach to it. Then whenever you open that printer profile in future, it will be attached to that material.
For example I have a printer named Poly LacticAcid attached to PLA material (will get “PL_” prefix, and Poly EthyleneTereptheneGlycol attached to PETG material (will get “PE” prefix).
3D printing and the Curse Windows is everywhere! I use Apple iMac and iMac Mini . using a simple text editor - because ""Code Writer" Is a Windows app - I followed the guide and opted to chnge the Anet A6 - Anet A8! 3rd line down - changed it.. closed and saved - open 4.2.1 - pop up advises the is a corruption and offer the option to reset - and loose all printer configs - back to factory. Opened it up again checked and found two other instances of A6 so changed them.....same pop up error. so opened again and changes all back to the Anet A6 - saved to close....open 4.2.1. All back to normal. So its either an imac peculiarity - or the text editor is missing the X factor that is in "Code Writer'. It would be far more simple if Ultimaker restored that rename option. And if any staffers read this... what is the problem letting we off the lowly A8 clan want to see something better than a group of meaning Letters - that just clutter up the file and force a wait when scrolling down the Anet menu - while the long file name is rotating around to get to the start. So I dont and I am sure others just dont opt to add the printer name - or write it out for the gcode filename. And in this case why allow the Anet A6 and Not the A8 or other Anet clones????
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Trying some Sunlu Gold filament on "statues / Figures" I started with a Buddha followed by "Oscar and Maltese Falcon files off Thingiverse. Each when dropped into Cure 4.2.1 and 4.2 flashed the not watertight warning. Used the mesh extensions and "repaired" them" Each failed showing what looks like the Fuzzy Skin had been applied... thought it remains unchecked.
After the first failure I also tried the "repair" using Ideamaker - which signaled the file was now OK. All teh files are scanned figures rather than "blocky" stuff conjured up in Tinkercad and all other models printed in either of the Cura version had problems. The picture of the Maltese Falcon, sliced in 3.6. small version was the test piece and both look OK. It seems that the Mesh repair tools in 4.2.1 and 4.2 are in some way affecting the structure. I submit this to check if others have these same issues. with teh version above.As it is I just use 3.6 for other figure models.
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9 hours ago, Vijit said:
Found it in Cura 3.6.0 (Linux)
General > Opening and saving files: checkbox "Add machine prefix to job name"In 3.6.0 I get this - CFFFP_60mm FanStand-Snap- A8-4.
A8-4 being the printer name - BUT do we really need to know the actual printer type CFFFP_ which is not removable - of no interest to me or anybody else and is a stigma because I use an Anet A8.
Why not leave it as was - A8-1_60mm FanStand-Snap ?
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I am just curios on two point (3rd being ego!) Is this change which occurred in 3.3.1 Intentional? If so...Why?? which is really for somebody with front office contacts or info. As an aging Adult - like many others with the cheapo clones printers.. I like to make it look better, and modify what can be do to improve for visual aspect. electronically safer and operating as best it can. Which for a cheapo Anet A8..is not over difficult for even my meager knowledge. Its just a little quirk that we give the printer "a name" and if the IT team doing Cura wanted to remove that option... WHY leave us paupers with CFDMP as a prefix.. what on earth is thw sense in that?? As a sulk I have turned off the info share options - so I don't confuse those who check it.
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2 hours ago, billybob884 said:
Is there a way to disable the printer name prefix in front of the gcode filename?
The simple way to avoid any computer name prefix...is un-tick the option in the General Settings.
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2 hours ago, smartavionics said:
I discovered an interesting thing tonight. I loaded simple_vase.STL and the file name in the lower right corner was empty - I twigged that this was down to the upper case file extension and so renamed the file to simple_vase.stl and got the file name appearing as expected - is this just a Linux thing? Anyway, I shall post an issue on github.
I tried to replicate that by renaming files with upper case file suffix - nothing happened!! I tried on win10 PC and iMac. So the guess is...is it a code deciepher issue on individual computers...or a Cura code glitch???
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8 hours ago, ultiarjan said:
I have no idea why it's not taking your printer name anymore, but in the meantime you can ofc just click the name in the right bottom corner and rename the file... but easy to forget indeed...
Hi, Yes I do know how to edit the file name. I am not alone to mention this "problem" - there have been a few comments on the Anet Geeetech support facebook group. One poster claims that his "name Prefix" us stuck at Prusa i3 - but I rather think he has the wrong setting! Others have stated their "prefix" for custom.FDM printer ( all Anet A8's or A6 is as seen in your example...CFDMP. Granted this is more ego than necessity. I am guessing the software engineers test on the companies own machines. However cheap and rubbishy as the Anet stuff is.. they do have a mega load of users and I feel it cannot be impossible to include an Anet Profile. After all there is Tevo and Zonestar and maybe others I do not know about in the cheapo cloned range of printers...not as popular as the A8. To conclude maybe the I.T.team can look at why this happens as it obviously indicates something in the code has changed.
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Since the 3.3.1 update, the option to add one's own printer name as a prefix to the produced G Code file... is now not possible for those who opt to configure as "Custom" / FDM printers. Is this a change in policy or a bug that will be fixed in a next update?
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I have been using the 3.3. beta and noticed my use of FDM for printer - I have a couple of Anet's A8 - which does not get its own profiles listed alongside the other cloners.
The option to add a (personalized) pre-fix to the g-Code file produced - is now only CFDMP (Custom FDM Printer) Granted it can be changed manualy.... but I have to ask WHY this change??
Also, having tried creating different "printers" - evey time I remove that printer - 3.3.1. - crashes.
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Yesterday I downloaded Cura 2.5. and thought I had a cure to a problem I have - that literally thousands of Anet A8 printers - have never come across!
If I use Repetier and the USB connection to the printer... the extruder lifts and remains about 20mm above the hotbed and starts "printing". I have a second A8 and that uses the USB and is OK.
So assuming the cause was firmware I passed it to Anet - who seem clueless...and just use the SD card.
However, when I loaded a .stl into Cura 2.5 and used the resulting g-code in the normal " Cura 2.4." way,
Now this one does the same - extruder lifts moves to the print start point - and about 20mm up - starts "air" printing.
I scrap the g-code, open 2.4. reprocess .stl - load g-code into Repetier - it prints "normal! without issues.
So, had I not had the - more or less - same issue on the other machine - its looking like the Anet firmware and something in 2.4 affects it. The firmware is different - it as the auto level included in the firmware- the other machines uses the "Omni" firmware - no auto level capability - without uploading an upgrade.
I will not summarize - its all above and I am hoping people a lot smarter than me can see a solution...
TIA
Printer name - prefix on G Code
in UltiMaker Cura
Posted
Thanks for coming back.
I downloaded - installed 4.3 Beta - followed trail to definitions = copied Aneta6 file - pasted to desktop, edited with a simple text editor I change Anet A6 to A8 - then I see this - which I drag n drop into definitions.
{
"version": 2,
"name": "ABW_A8”,
"inherits": "fdmprinter",
"metadata": {
"visible": true,
"author": "Mark",
"manufacturer": "Anet",
"file_formats": "text/x-gcode",
"platform": "aneta6_platform.stl",
"platform_offset": [0, -3.4, 0],
"machine_extruder_trains":
{
"0": "anet_a6_extruder_0"
}
},
The results are the same error pop up - I did the reset - no change and it leaves the parasitic clone A8 in place! I closed, removed the A8 file and it loads normal - no error pop up.
I opened the file in my web application ( Dreamweaver CC) looking in code view it shows the printer name as being on line 2. I just wonder why in Windows it seems to be line 3. This { opens the file content and this closes it }
So the top { is line 1 - is there any difference in Windows. Mind you if there is it will not change the apple code.
So no change - it seems iMac and mini macs - don't like change!
I did put the "mod" on FB in one of the A8 groups... it went on News Feed.... no responce.