3mf file in Cura: Why is model not displayed?

[terrypin 3]

I sliced an STL and saved it as gcode as usual. I also then saved it as a 3mf project file. But when I open the 3mf in Cura there is no model displayed. There's a message telling me I need to slice it first - but there is no Slicer button. Where am I going wrong please?

 

 

Edited April 16, 2021 by terrypin

[ahoeben 2,011]

A screenshot or two of what you see, or a link to the project file would be helpful to see what is going on.

Could it be that you are on the "preview" tab instead of the "prepare" tab?

[terrypin 3]

Thanks ahoeben. I posted again before seeing your reply. Neither tab showed a model  or the slicer. Screenshot attached. And a 3mf.

 

Do others get same behavior?

 

 

BoxPlusScrewLid-84x44x20.3mf

Edited April 16, 2021 by terrypin

[ahoeben 2,011]

The project file works for me. In your screenshot, it does not look like the file has been opened; it looks like Cura was started but opening the project file just did not happen.

 

Have you tried opening the file via File -> Open... (or the folder icon in the top bar underneath the word "Ultimaker")? You can also try dragging the file from file explorer onto the buildplate in the Cura application window.

[terrypin 3]

No one with any advice please?

 

EDIT: Sorry ahoeben, I posted that one-line chaser before seeing your reply. (Suspect I have some problem here in Waterfox.)

 

Tested again and happy to report it did open the project using File -> Open...

 

Was then about to try opening with a d-click (or Open with...) from File Explorer. (Also first accepted offer to upgrade from 4.8.0 to 4.9.0.) But very pleased to find that the 3mf does nowopen the project.  😉

 

 

Edited April 21, 2021 by terrypin

[ahoeben 2,011]

Did you try any of the things I suggested?

[nallath 1,124]

And also post the logs. We should be able to get more info from that.

[terrypin 3]

Yes, many thanks, see my edit a few minutes ago!

 

Not sure if it's just my using the forum incorrectly or what, but we crossed in the post again!

 

Thanks again for your patience.