Read gcode files in Cura

[AfterSchoolTeacher 0]

Hi, I'm fairly new to 3D printing and I'm currently using Cura after recommendations. I've been slicing a couple of stl files but I wonder if it's possible to read the gcode file afterwards in Cura. Thanks in advance! 

[ahoeben 1,948]

Yes, that is possible. It is however not possible to change settings and reslice the model from the gcode, because the model is not included in the gcode file.

[AfterSchoolTeacher 0]

Just now, ahoeben said:

Yes, that is possible. It is however not possible to change settings and reslice the model from the gcode, because the model is not included in the gcode file.

That's good news. I have a gcode file I'd like to read and see the settings. How do I proceed? 

[ahoeben 1,948]

There are two things you can do with a gcode file:

 

* Just open it via File -> Open..., and it will show you the toolpath (ie: the preview of the print). Not the settings though.

* open it as a profile via the Profiles page of the preferences, and it will show you the settings as a new profile.

[AfterSchoolTeacher 0]

I tried opening it in the Profiles menu but I can't see everything. As I'm calibrating the printer and trying out different settings, it would be an advantage to be able to see the current settings for the specific gcode file. 

 

[ahoeben 1,948]

What you see is the value changes you made from the profile you used, but not the values from the actual profile. That is all that is saved in the gcode file.

[AfterSchoolTeacher 0]

Thank you. So only changes will be shown.