z axis size

[Shiler00 1]

My print size on z axis is 400mm. cura won't let me work with anything taller then 150mm. Why?

Longer LK5 pro. build size is 300x300x400.

Build box only allows 150mm on z axis. settings in cura are set to 300x300x400. x and y work right.

Edited April 15, 2023 by Shiler00
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[Dustin 144]

Can you please tell us what version of UltiMaker Cura you are using? 
Also please share your Project file (Directions here: https://support.makerbot.com/s/article/1667411030205)

[Shiler00 1]

Yes I'm using 5.3.0 alpha+xmas

I also use 5.3.0 same problem with both.

Z height is set at 400 but build box only allows 150mm 

[Shiler00 1]

I forgot to add that if i use Prusa slicer it works fine. I prefer cura though and would  like to use it for use it.

[GregValiant 1,317]

I haven't seen that problem before.  There are currently a couple of bug reports on GitHub involving the "Machine Settings" dialog box, but they have been in regards to the ComboBoxes for "Build Plate Shape" and "Gcode Flavor".  Maybe this is another problem with that particular dialog.

I checked using 5.3 and I don't have the problem with the Zheight (but I do have the problem with the comboboxes not actually changing the setting).

[Dustin 144]

Might be a corrupted machine profile..

@Shiler00 can you share a project file with us?
Guide: https://support.makerbot.com/s/article/1667411030205

[Shiler00 1]

HI everyone, Here is a  project file as requested. 

Thanks for the help. 

LK5PRO_Spiralvase.3mf

[GregValiant 1,317]

@Dustin I get a "Fatal Error" when attempting to open that project file.  It appears that there are files involved for his Longer that I don't have(?)

[Dustin 144]

5 hours ago, GregValiant said:

@Dustin I get a "Fatal Error" when attempting to open that project file.  It appears that there are files involved for his Longer that I don't have(?)

Looks like this project file was generated in 5.3.0 Christmas Alpha. 
I think thats why its crashing for us.

@Shiler00 I would recommend reporting your issue over on github as possible bug.
Here: https://github.com/Ultimaker/Cura/issues

[Shiler00 1]

Hello everyone. Thanks for all the suggestions on how to fix my problem. I ended up removing Cura completely and installing 5.3.1.

Working fine now.