Flow not working in Material Setting
RicXXX opened this issue · comments
Hello,
Using some soft material I noticed that "Flow" has to be adapted (compare to the flow used with PLA or PETG).
So with the Material Setting plugin I added "flow" to the material setting options.
The flow option appears in the printer setting tab (preferences/configure cura/material/Print settings)., but it has no effect on the slicer.
Thanks to have a look.
Ciao
Riccardo
If the flow is specified in the "sidebar" settings or in a quality profile, this always overrides the value set for the material using this plugin. Could you attach a project file (File -> Save as...) for me to check if this is the case?
The next version of the plugin will add an entry to the contextmenu of the sidebar settings, which makes it possible to force using the value set in the material.
Unfortunately, attachments don't work on github. Could you post a link, or add the file here on github?
Unfortunately, you did not save a project but you exported a 3MF file. If you use File -> Save... instead of File -> Export, the full configuration is included in the 3mf file along with the models. With the ufp file that you also included I could piece together a confirmation that your profiles do override what is set in the material.
If you want, you can help me test the functionality of the new version in this development snapshot. Download the file and drop it onto the Cura buildplate as if you are opening a 3d model.
Sorry for the misunderstanding about the file. Here the 3mf
I just installed the new version from the link. The flow value from material setting still does not work.
Let me know how I can help you.
Ciao
Riccardo
The flow value from material setting still does not work.
Did you use the "Use value from material" option in the right-click menu of the "Material flow" setting in the main custom print settings floater?
You can save the "use value from material" state in a profile.
Also, when you switch to another material or quality, Cura will ask you if you want to keep the setting or not.
But I believe It will save the value, not the state of "use value from material".
You assumption is wrong. It saves the "rule" to use the value from the material.
My Cura never keeps the modified setting,
That would be something to report on the Cura issue queue then.
But I believe It will save the value, not the state of "use value from material".
You assumption is wrong. It saves the "rule" to use the value from the material.
OK, trying it
My Cura never keeps the modified setting,
That would be something to report on the Cura issue queue then.
Nothing to report, I disabled it
You assumption is wrong. It saves the "rule" to use the value from the material.
It works.
Not very instinctive, I mean for normal users that use the plugin without go in depth as we are doing here.
do you believe you can introduce a check or a switch to enable/disable "use value from material" that can be more user friendly/instinctive?
do you believe you can introduce a check or a switch to enable/disable "use value from material"
Unfortunately, no I can't. That would be working against the architecture of Cura.
Unfortunately, no I can't. That would be working against the architecture of Cura.
Pitty.
Just for recap:
If I want to use "value from material" for different settings, I have to enable it (right click "use value from material") for each individual setting.
Then I can save this status in a profile.
If I have multiple profile I have to do it for any profile.
Yes, this is how Cura works.
I will make a "shortcut" from the Print Settings tab on the Materials page that (1) informs you if the value is overridden and (2) will let you force using the value from the material with a single click. I could even make a function there that forces the use of the material values for all listed settings, but I cannot make it so that this is always done automatically.
(1) and (2) is a good solution.
but I cannot make it so that this is always done automatically.
You mean that the status "use value from material" has to be saved in the profiles?
If is like this, it is a good compromise, with the Cura architecture.
Hello, I've been looking everywhere in Cura 4.8 after installing plugin ...
I cannot find where the option "Use value from Material" ..
I assume this is supposed to be in the Print settings panel ?
same here, i right click everywhere and i can't find "Use value from Material" ;(
same here, i right click everywhere and i can't find "Use value from Material" ;(
I can`t see to the point into the menu too.
@fieldOfView Can you help with it, pls? If i changed an parameter in profile how i can use parameter from Material?
I can see that if i cloned an default profile and don't changed parameters i can change it from material but if i changed an settings from profile i can't changing one from material never. I think if add an setting for rewrite settings from material or blocking the parameters in Profile - it will be good.
I would like to know the behavior in the settings when changing the material in the materials also
Another logic:
When you change the material, the profile changes to the previously saved profile values, and all settings from the material are overwritten
The "Use value from Material" option is part of the as yet unreleased next version of the plugin.
The "Use value from Material" option is part of the as yet unreleased next version of the plugin.
Good! Thx! Can i use the beta version?
What other plans do you have for this addon?
It's a very good addon. I have many printers and had to create a profile for each one. Now I can use 1 profile for each printer or even 1 profile for all printers if I want.
UPD. I upload the master branch and test it.
So when is the fix/next release coming?
The very unhelpful answer is "when it is done". I have a lot on my plate at the moment. I hope to get around to finishing what I started in the second half of april. But that is by no means a promise.
You can add a small logo in front of those settings that are read from the addon. It will be ok.
The very unhelpful answer is "when it is done". I have a lot on my plate at the moment. I hope to get around to finishing what I started in the second half of april. But that is by no means a promise.
Hi. Any news?