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MarkF

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  1. I don't have an Ultimaker printer. However if it uses a version of Marlin firmware, Marlin has a setting in the "Configuration_adv.h" to alpha sort files on the SD card: //#define SDCARD_SORT_ALPHA There is also a setting to sort most recent first: //#define SDCARD_RATHERRECENTFIRST FYI... It's not sorted correctly if the SD card goes over the max sort limit. // Reverse SD sort to show "more recent" files first, according to the card's FAT. // Since the FAT gets out of order with usage, SDCARD_SORT_ALPHA is recommended. //#define SDCARD_RATHERRECENTFIRST // Add an option in the menu to run all auto#.g files //#define MENU_ADDAUTOSTART /** * Continue after Power-Loss (Creality3D) * * Store the current state to the SD Card at the start of each layer * during SD printing. If the recovery file is found at boot time, present * an option on the LCD screen to continue the print from the last-known * point in the file. */ //#define POWER_LOSS_RECOVERY #if ENABLED(POWER_LOSS_RECOVERY) //#define POWER_LOSS_PIN 44 // Pin to detect power loss //#define POWER_LOSS_STATE HIGH // State of pin indicating power loss #endif /** * Sort SD file listings in alphabetical order. * * With this option enabled, items on SD cards will be sorted * by name for easier navigation. * * By default... * * - Use the slowest -but safest- method for sorting. * - Folders are sorted to the top. * - The sort key is statically allocated. * - No added G-code (M34) support. * - 40 item sorting limit. (Items after the first 40 are unsorted.) * * SD sorting uses static allocation (as set by SDSORT_LIMIT), allowing the * compiler to calculate the worst-case usage and throw an error if the SRAM * limit is exceeded. * * - SDSORT_USES_RAM provides faster sorting via a static directory buffer. * - SDSORT_USES_STACK does the same, but uses a local stack-based buffer. * - SDSORT_CACHE_NAMES will retain the sorted file listing in RAM. (Expensive!) * - SDSORT_DYNAMIC_RAM only uses RAM when the SD menu is visible. (Use with caution!) */ #define SDCARD_SORT_ALPHA // SD Card Sorting options #if ENABLED(SDCARD_SORT_ALPHA) #define SDSORT_LIMIT 40 // Maximum number of sorted items (10-256). Costs 27 bytes each. #define FOLDER_SORTING 1 // -1=above 0=none 1=below #define SDSORT_GCODE false // Allow turning sorting on/off with LCD and M34 g-code. #define SDSORT_USES_RAM true // Pre-allocate a static array for faster pre-sorting. #define SDSORT_USES_STACK false // Prefer the stack for pre-sorting to give back some SRAM. (Negated by next 2 options.) #define SDSORT_CACHE_NAMES false // Keep sorted items in RAM longer for speedy performance. Most expensive option. #define SDSORT_DYNAMIC_RAM false // Use dynamic allocation (within SD menus). Least expensive option. Set SDSORT_LIMIT before use! #define SDSORT_CACHE_VFATS 2 // Maximum number of 13-byte VFAT entries to use for sorting. // Note: Only affects SCROLL_LONG_FILENAMES with SDSORT_CACHE_NAMES but not SDSORT_DYNAMIC_RAM. #endif
  2. Security are your reasons. Not mine. My argument is that if other companies can support all these operating systems and still not drop older versions of Windows, you should be able to also. This whole topic is users complaining about dropping support for Windows 7. Just because Micosoft does something is not a reason for you to do something. For many Cura users, upgrading to the latest Windows is NOT an option! I keep sounding like a broken record player, but I'm going to try again. It's not about if it's possible or doable. It's about having 200+ more things that can be changed / fixed / improved / implemented. So we have to consider how many people do this (a handfull) and how much work it would be (some). Since that isn't the greatest "bang for your buck", other things are likely to get priority from Ultimaker developers. Since it's simple, i'd also love to see your stab at implementing it btw! I think a number of users would appreciate it. If you make a pull request, i will put that at the top of things to review. The issue is that my suggestion was summarily dismissed. Never seriously considered. (Just like you are doing. Can't be bothered.) Since it's so simple, why not just implement the capability? Couldn't find a hour during the last several years to slip in? And YES, I downloaded the Cura source code and spent several days searching through 1000s of lines of code to implement the capability. I believe I got close but eventually gave up. Besides, setting up the Cura build environment and all the libraries is just too much for a non-developer. Now that you've drop support for Win7, the whole effort is pointless. At some point, I will just migrate away from Cura.
  3. Another example that Cura just loves to dismiss user comments and feedback! Just like my old request make a simple change to add 'touchpad' support for laptop users. I would like them use a laptop without a mouse for a week to see how hard it is to move the point-of-view of the build plate. Just being able to pan and rotate while just holding the Shift and Alt keys and running your finger on the touchpad would be sooo much easier. Shift-mouse click always selects the model instead allowing you to pan. You have to find a way to get the mouse off the model just to pan. I suppose they don't support laptops either?
  4. What a crock! I use PCB Design software, DipTrace, that supports Windows XP thru 11. There are many Win7 computers out there still being used (mine included). Like others have said "It's not a security risk if it doesn't have a network connection." We are NOT all going to upgrade just to run Cura. There are other slicers. I also had problems getting Cura to complete its initial install and startup. Mostly the startup would halt/crash. Somehow through re-installing older versions (i.e. version 4.6 and 4.13.1) I have been able to get 4.13.1 to run on Win7. Try removing all versions of Cura, then install and remove 4.6, and finally install 4.13.1. That worked for me. Don't know why. I was never able to install 4.13.0 properly (so skip over that version).
  5. Join the club... https://community.ultimaker.com/topic/34013-upgrade-from-71-to-771/
  6. Are you running Windows? I also tried to update to 4.7.1 from 4.7. Running Windows 7 and I was not able to get through the initial setup screens either (Cura 4.7.1 crashes). Uninstalled Cura and all its directories I could find. Tried to revert back to 4.7. Now 4.7 crashes in the same place as 4.7.1! WTF? Some people suggest updating the graphics drivers. But, I can't even revert to the version I was running with no other system changes. Finally, I installed 4.6.2 and expect to stay with this version.
  7. I believe I saw the exact same video. I put my g-code in the "printer startcode" area. If you look in the generated g-code file, CURA just inserts the code without any modification. So, I replaced everything put in by default with my own g-code. You probably want to look at the generated g-code file anyway to verify that it does what you want. I also modified the "printer endcode" because I wanted to move the print bed to the front instead of it doing a home when the print was done. Otherwise on my printer, the bed was always moved to the back and you had to manually move the bed forward to remove the print. Here is what I ended up doing: ; Prefix G-Code for Creality CR-10 Mini to clean nozzle M117 Nozzle Cleaning... ; Indicate NOZZLE CLEANING on LCD M107 ; Turn layer fan off G21 ; Set units to metric (change to G20 if you want Imperial) G90 ; Set absolute coordinates G28 ; Home X/Y/Z axis G0 X5 Y10 Z0.16 F5000 ; Move in 5mm x 10mm from corner and up [z] 0.16mm G92 E0 ; Set extruder to [0] zero G1 Y210 E100 F500 ; Extrude 100mm filament 200mm along Y axis to prime and clean the nozzle G92 E0 ; Reset extruder to [0] zero at end of cleaning run G1 E-3 F500 ; Retract filament by 3mm to reduce string effect G0 Z15 F5000 ; Raise extruder to safe Z height (1st shearing action) G0 X5 Y110 Z15 F5000 ; Move to center left of bed (2nd shearing action) G1 E3 F500 ; Prime the extruder since retraction M117 Printing... ; Indicate PRINTING on LCD ; Post G-Code for Creality CR-10 Mini G91 G1 E-3 F1800 G1 Z10 F3000 G90 G0 X0 Y200 ; Eject (move print bed forward) M106 S0 ; Turn off cooling fan M104 S0 ; Turn off extruder M140 S0 ; Turn off bed M84 ; Disable motors M117 Print Done. ; Indicate PRINT DONE on LCD
  8. NO DISCUSSION? NO SUPPORT? Either, I'm the only one using a laptop with just the touchpad? Or, I'm the only one that finds the view control cumbersome?
  9. This forum is a little confusing to me. Maybe I didn't put my thread in the proper place. I just thought it should be with the Cura software and not the general feedback area. It's very annoying to swap hands on the touchpad to switch between pan and rotate. I thought FreeCAD was a better implementation and the ALT key was not being used by Cura. Plus a left cllick ends up selecting the model half the time instead of panning. Just holding the SHIFT or ALT key with a mouse move would avoid it. SORRY SandervG. I didn't mean to hijack your thread.
  10. READ the linked thread! Wasn't that you? If not, I'm sorry.
  11. No. You gave me the impression that it was futile to even bring up the subject. That I would be lucky to even get the documentation corrected to reflect the current operation.
  12. Wow... We have time to fool with a file prefix but we CAN'T be bothered to change the view controls when using a laptop touchpad to have them be more user friendly. What a pity.
  13. Take a look at this video: If your printer uses Marlin firmware, he is showing how to adjust it's settings. If you're unable to change them from the control panel, you will need to download the firmware, make the settings and flash the new firmware into your printer. In alternatively, he shows at timestamp 4:10 how to change the scaling in Cura. Which is what I think you are asking. There are many other videos showing this procedure.
  14. It's very annoying to swap hands on the touchpad to switch between pan and rotate. I thought FreeCAD was a better implementation and the ALT key was not being used by Cura. Plus a left cllick ends up selecting the model half the time instead of panning. Just holding the SHIFT or ALT key with a mouse move would avoid it. Also, the view rotate seems to rotate around the viewpoint instead of the object/print bed. Hence, rotation tends move the object outside the field of view.
  15. I have the same profile status error message. Tried both themes. Running Windows 10, Chrome. I just created my account yesterday.
  16. I think this video on cleaning the nozzle is a better alternative to a skirt
  17. So, this needs to be corrected? Or, changed to ALT as mentioned in my first post. ?
  18. At least fix Cura so the touchpad works as stated in the documentation. Currently, the CTRL button does NOT work. I was just suggesting you drop the click portion for touchpads.
  19. I wish the mouse view controls worked like FreeCAD. The right click for rotation is very awkward to use. In FreeCAD the view controls are: SHIFT + Mouse Move (no button click) to pan view ALT + Mouse Move (no button click) to rotate view It seems very intuitive to just hold either the CTRL or ALT key and move the mouse to pan and rotate the camera view. On Windows 10 without a mouse, Shift+Click pans and Right+Click rotates. The CTRL+Click does nothing. A weird mix of mouse and touchpad control.
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