Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted · Commandline options ?

Hi

I would like to run several instances of Cura, one for each of my printers.
I try doing that by saving a project with settings for each specific printer,
I then call them like this using a Windows Shortcut:

Cura.exe Ender3_PETG_0,16.3mf
Doing so works, but i get two dialogs that I have to answer before Cura continue

loading, so my question is: Is the some options / parameters I can use on the command

line in order to make Cura just load the file as I want it done.
A full list of command line options would also be nice.

 

Thanks in advance

Asger

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Commandline options ?

    There is no command line option to deal with these dialogs. Loading projects just isn't meant for this usecase. Is there a reason you can't just set up two printers in Cura, and switch to the appropriate one in each instance you launch?

     

    The option to remember your choice should work. If it doesn't that's a bug.

     

     

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Commandline options ?

    Hi ahoeben

    Thanks for your answer.

    The benefit of doing it my way is that everything is set at once both printer and material, so I don't have to concentrate on setting up.

    And I don't have to concern about Curas questions regarding settings I changed, which I find difficult to understand, English isn't my main language.
    Unfortunately the post processing isn't saved with the project only with the printer, although it almost always is used per project. e.g. temperature towers for testing material. Forgetting to delete such scripts can really make a mess. 😉
    Post processing the only thing I do have to check every time. 😞

     

    Cura is the greatest, thanks.

    Best regards

    Asger

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Commandline options ?

    What I mean is that you can add an Ender3 to Cura twice. Just name them differently. You can then easily switch between these two configured printers, and the settings/material selections you make on one printer don't affect the other printer.

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Commandline options ?

    Also, relevant XKCD:

    https://xkcd.com/1172/

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Commandline options ?

    Hi ahoeben

    Thanks for your advise, that will come in handy.

    It would be nice though, if it was possible to copy an already existing printer, so I only have to make some changes.
    Are there some setup files that are editable (json, xml, ini etc.)?
    P.s. what is the link about ?

    Best regards

    Asger

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now
    • Our picks

      • Help Us Improve Cura – Join the Ultimaker Research Program
        🚀 Help Shape the Future of Cura and Digital Factory – Join Our Power User Research Program!
        We’re looking for active users of Cura and Digital Factory — across professional and educational use cases — to help us improve the next generation of our tools.
        Our Power User Research Program kicks off with a quick 15-minute interview to learn about your setup and workflows. If selected, you’ll be invited into a small group of users who get early access to features and help us shape the future of 3D printing software.

        🧪 What to Expect:
        A short 15-minute kickoff interview to help us get to know you If selected, bi-monthly research sessions (15–30 minutes) where we’ll test features, review workflows, or gather feedback Occasional invites to try out early prototypes or vote on upcoming improvements
        🎁 What You’ll Get:
         
        Selected participants receive a free 1-year Studio or Classroom license Early access to new features and tools A direct voice in what we build next
        👉 Interested? Please fill out this quick form
        Your feedback helps us make Cura Cloud more powerful, more intuitive, and more aligned with how you actually print and manage your workflow.
        Thanks for being part of the community,

        — The Ultimaker Software Team
        • 0 replies
      • Cura 5.10 stable released!
        The full stable release of Cura 5.10 has arrived, and it brings support for the new Ultimaker S8, as well as new materials and profiles for previously supported UltiMaker printers. Additionally, you can now control your models in Cura using a 3D SpaceMouse and more!
          • Like
        • 18 replies
    ×
    ×
    • Create New...