Newbie question about Cura 2.3.1 etc

[nzo 16]

I'm puzzled why Ultimaker continue maintaining and improving their Cura software, when a large number of members assert that the UM2+ LCD display is all one needs. It may simply be that's what they prefer but why so down on Cura as a source of potential problems. I run a fast PC with USB3 and have had much help from Pronterface, Cura, MatterControl etc when I set up a Prusa i3 recently. I'm not yet into printing aircraft wings so all my models on the UM2+ have been on the small side. Power cuts are relatively infrequent.

Thanks for your comments.

[IRobertI 516]

Who's saying the display is all you need? That's just silly talk. The printer itself can't slice STLs so cura (or another slicer) is a vital part of the equation.

[meduza 191]

Sorry, i do not recognize what you are saying at all?

I think you have mixed up Cura as a slicer with USB printing using pronterface in the (old) Cura as a host? The display on the UM2+ is totally useless without a good Slicer.

[nzo 16]

Got it IRobertI & medusa! Thank you.