Cura/resources/texts/change_log.txt

[4.12.0]
<i>For an overview of the new features in Cura 4.12, please watch <a href="https://youtu.be/CjFRT6Txn3U">our video</a>.</i>

* Lightning infill
The new lightning infill setting lets you to print high-quality top layers but is optimized to use less material and increase your production speed. Special thanks to rburema and BagelOrb!

* Improved top surface quality
We’ve tweaked the Monotonic setting and made adjustments throughout Ultimaker print profiles. This removes occasional scarring on models and improves top surface quality by default. 

* Improved horizontal print quality
Resulting in reduction of ringing, improving resolution and overall print quality.  

* App switcher
The new switcher provides a simpler way to navigate and use other Ultimaker applications, including Ultimaker Digital Factory, Ultimaker Marketplace, and Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy. Reporting bugs to Github is now just one click away, and it’s easier to find the application you need.

* Faster start-up
We've shaved 10 seconds from Ultimaker Cura's start-up time by optimizing profile data caching.

* Other new features:
- Moved the skip button to the left bottom on the sign in onboarding page and replaced with the sign in button and Create new account
- Add {material_type} and {material_name} as replacement patterns, contributed by fieldOfView
- Update file name after saving
- Make parking optional in all "methods" of Pause at Height, contributed by fieldOfView

* Bug fixes:
- Fixed a bug when combing goes through skin on Top Surface Skin Layers
- Fixed a bug in one-at-a-time mode to not wait for initial layer bed temperature if the temperature stays the same
- Fixed a bug where there was double infill and gap filling 
- Fixed a bug with monotonic ironing that causes fan speed jump to 255 for ironing pass
- Fixed an engine crash when using monotonic ordering with zigzag skin pattern
- Fixed missing commas in disallowed list for code injections, contributed by YuvalZilber
- Fixed various typos, contributed by luzpaz
- Fixed Filament Change Retract method
- Fixed extra microsegments inserted from Wall Overlap Computation
- Fixed inconsistent material name in the header and material selection dropdown
- Fixed scaling model down after scaling it up with tool handles
- Fixed single instance option when opening different files
- Fixed duplicating and multiplying support blockers
- Fixed a bug where a random 0 was added in end g-code
- Fixed a bug in Tree support in the global and per object settings
- Fixed a bug where special characters in configuration files caused a crash
- Fixed a bug where infill goes through skin
- Fixed a bug where ironing doesn't listen to combing mode
- Fixed a bug related to the translations in the monitor tab

* Printer definitions, profiles and materials:
- Added Creasee CS50S pro, Creasee Skywalker and Creasee Phoenix printer definitions, contributed by ivovk9
- Added Joyplace Cremaker M V1, M V2, S V1, contributed by hyu7000
- Added Hellbot printer definitions, contributed by DevelopmentHellbot
- Added Arjun Pro 300 printer definition, contributed by venkatkamesh
- Added AtomStack printer definitions, contributed by zhpt
- Added Weedo X40 printer definition, contributed by x40-Community
- Added 3DI D300 printer definition, contributed by v27jain
- Changed Crealiy Ender 5 Plus end g-code, contributed by mothnox
- Updated definitions and extruders of Hellbot Magna 2 230/300 dual, contributed by DevelopmentHellbot
- Updated Eryone Thinker printer profile, contributed by Eryone
- Updated FLSUN Super Racer profiles, contritubed by Guilouz
- Updated Mega S and X acceleration to firmware default, contributed by NilsRo

* Known bugs with Lighting infill:
- Connect infill polygons doesn't work
- Infill Wipe Distance applies to every polyline
- Infill mesh modifier density
- Infill Overlap doesn't work
- Infill before walls order doesn't respect the order when Lightning is enabled

[4.11.0]
<i>For an overview of the new features in Cura 4.11, please watch <a href="https://youtu.be/OcFkcDyO5DU">our video</a>.</i>

* Monotonic ordering
The new Monotonic top/bottom order setting enables users to print parts with smoother top surfaces. This is especially useful for parts that need good aesthetics, such as visual prototypes. Or for parts that benefit from smooth surfaces, such as those that contact-sensitive components. 

* Complete UI refresh
Look around and you will notice that we have refreshed over 100 icons throughout Ultimaker Cura. The new icons are designed for clarity – resulting in a simpler and more informative slicing experience. Also, when scaling the Ultimaker Cura window, the UI will adapt, resulting in less visual clutter.

* Improved digital library integration
Collaborative workflows using the Digital Library are now simpler. Every user with a cloud-connected Ultimaker 3D printer can access stored projects. And we have added a “Search” function to make finding files easier.

* Save materials profiles to USB
Users can now save all third-party material profiles to USB. <i>This feature is for Ultimaker S-line printers only and is especially useful for cloud-connected (or offline) printers.</i>

* Notifications for beta and plugin releases
Users can now set notification preferences to alert them to new Ultimaker Cura beta and plug-in releases.

* Improve logging of errors in OAuth flow
When helping a user with log-in problems it is easier to see where the OAuth flow goes wrong.

* Search in the description in the settings visibility menu
When searching in the settings visibility menu you will also search in the description of the settings.

* Bug fixes:
- Fixed the setting visibility button to make it easier to click
- Inform the user that their webcam does not work because they are cloud connected
- Inform the user that their webcam does not work if the firewall is enabled
- Fixed a crash when pressing the slice button while context menu is opened 
- Support non-ASCII character in the Digital Library project name
- Fixed integer underflow if print is less than half the initial layer height
- Fixed a bug where infill mesh sometimes default to having walls or skin
- Fix builds with Python 3.8, contributed by StefanBruens
- Fix CC settings for PLA
- Fixed memory leak in Zeroconf 0.25
- Fixed connecting USB printing with detecting baud-rates, contributed by rrrlasse
- Fixed crash when Cura crashes on exit
- Fixed a bug where the infill goes through walls
- Fixed the version upgrade of preferences file
- Fixed missing icons in deprecated icons list, contributed by fieldOfView
- Fixed a crash in CuraEngine when the prime tower is placed in an invalid position
- Fixed a bug when user is unable to sign in on Linux if a Keyring backend is installed
- Fixed the rotation direction of the 90 degrees rotation arrows, contributed by fieldOfView

* Printer definitions, profiles and materials:
- Added SecKit SK-Tank, SK-Go printer definitions, contributed by SecKit
- Added MP Mini Delta 2 printer definition, contributed by PurpleHullPeas
- Added Kingroon K3P and K3PS printer definitions, contributed by NoTaMu
- Added Eryone PLA, PLA Wood, PLA Matte and PETG 1.75mm profiles, contributed by dapostol73
- Added BIQU BX printer definition, contributed by looxonline
- Added FLSun Super race printer definitions, contributed by thushan
- Added Atom 2.0 and Atom Plus printer definitions, contributed by lin-ycv
- Added PBR 3D Gen-I printer definition, contributed by pbr-research
- Added Creasee 3D printer definitions, contributed by ivovk9
- Updated Strateo3D profiles, contributed by ChronosTech
- Added Voron V0 printer definitions, contributed by jgehrig
- Updated Liquid profiles, contributed by alexgrigoras
- Added Farm 2 and Farm2CE printer definitions, contributed by saliery999
- Added GooFoo and Renkforce print definitions and GooFoo materials, contributed by goofoo3d

*<i>From version 4.11 onwards - Ultimaker Cura is only supported on operating systems actively maintained by their software manufacturer or community. This means Windows 7 and MacOS 10.13 will no longer be supported. Technically this means Ultimaker will stop testing and developing for such operating systems. However, even though it is no longer supported, there is still a high likelihood the application keeps functioning.</i>

[4.10.0]
<i>For an overview of the new features in Cura 4.10, please watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PCVeJ_yytk">our video</a>.</i>

*Native CAD import plugin
Ultimaker Professional and Excellence subscribers can now directly import native CAD files into Ultimaker Cura.
Enable this feature by downloading the Native CAD import plugin from the Ultimaker marketplace. 

*Flow visualization
In preview mode you can now visualize the flow. Contributed by khani3s.

*Show loading plugins on startup
When starting Cura you will now see which plugins Cura is loading.

*Add Z position parameter to FilamentChange
With the FilamentChange script you can now control all 3 coordinates. 

*Allow FilamentChange script to use Marlin M600 configuration
Contributed by Sekisback.

*Double click on file in Digital Factory
When double clicking on a file in the open project dialog in Digital Factory it will now open in Cura. 

* Bug Fixes
- Fixed temperature exceptions for UM2+C material profiles.
- Fixed a bug where pause at height stops all extrusion if relative extrusion is used.
- Fixed authentication issues when logging into UM account. Contributed by fieldOfView.
- Fixed the pause-at-height retract with Repetier-flavour.
- Fixed erasing z-coordinate in the move tool to the value of 0. 
- Fixed the limit range of layer view to only visible structures. 
- Fixed a bug where Cura crashes when scaling a model on Linux. 
- Fixed path minimum limit. 
- Fixed a bug when using right to left language numbers were overlaying on text in the print settings.
- Fixed edge case with disabling bridging.
- Fixed a bug where some names with Unicode characters crashes Cura when trying to authorize. 
- Fixed renaming groups. Contributed by fieldOfView. 
- Fixed a bug when the seam was not placed in sharpest corner.
- Fixed the gantry height for S-line printers. 
- Fixed a bug where a model is partially below build plate if center selected model is used.
- Fixed a bug where a tooltip arrow appeared when the "Manage printers" button is hovered.
- Fixed a bug where assemblies were not arranged in the center of the build plate. 

* Printer definitions, profiles and materials.
- Add CC0.4 core and materials for S3 and S5.
- Updated Axi machine start gcodes, contributed by Synsuiter.
- Volumic 3D printer definitions, contributed by VOLUMIC.
- Anycubic Mega X and Anycubic Mega S, contributed by NilsRo.
- Updated Deltacomb printer profiles, contributed by kaleidoscopeit.
- eMotionTech Strateo3D materials and profiles, contributed by ChronosTech.
- Sovol SV03, contributed by balacij.
- Two Trees Bluer, Bluer Plus, Sapphire Pro and Sapphire Plus, contributed by Lester3DGadgets.
- Update Skriware 2, contributed by Lukkoz.
- Longer LK1, LK1 Pro, LK1 Plus, LK4, LK4 Pro, LK5, LK5 Plus and Cube 2, contributed by lowkeyjoe. 
- Mingda D3, D4 and Rock3, contributed by cataclism. 
- JGAurora A6, contributed by CrissR.

*<i>Please, be aware that after version 4.10 Ultimaker Cura will only be supported on operating systems actively maintained by their software manufacturer or community. This means Windows 7 and MacOS 10.13 will no longer be supported. Technically this means Ultimaker will stop testing and developing for such operating systems. However, even though it is no longer supported, there is still a high likelihood the application keeps functioning.</i>

[4.9.1]
* PETG Profile update.
Ultimaker PETG profiles have been added. The Generic PETG profile for 2.85mm filaments has been updated as well.

* Bug Fixes
- The second extruder should now prime properly again when using a prime blob.
- Reduced the flood of QML errors in the log file. Contributed by fieldOfView.
- Fixed a crash when entering layer view on MacOS 10.13.6. Contributed by jwrw.
- Fixed a crash when there was an inaccessible X: drive in Windows. Cura should no longer try to access the X: drive now.

[4.9.0]
<i>For an overview of the new features in Cura 4.9, please watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=q7IJ0I9Mi1I&feature=youtu.be">our video</a>.</i>

* Digital factory integration.
Now you can open files directly from Digital Library projects. Then, after preparation, quickly and easily export them back. This feature is available for all users with an Ultimaker Essentials, Professional, or Excellence subscription. <a href="https://ultimaker.com/software/enterprise-software"> Learn more</a>

* "Line type" is now the default color scheme.
When entering the Preview mode, you don't have to switch manually to line type. 

* Z-seam is now clearly shown in preview mode.
This ensures that you will know whether the seam will be sufficiently hidden in the end product. This will also indicate the starting point of the print.
<i> Thanks to BasF0 for contributing to this feature </i>

* New 'line width' color-scheme available in preview mode.
Line-width can now be selected as a color-scheme in preview mode.

* Weight estimation in decimals.
This provides a more detailed idea of the amount of material used - which is especially useful for smaller prints. 

* Split Shell category into Walls and Top/Bottom. 
The shell category was a mix of settings about walls and settings about top/bottom, splitting them into two categories makes more sense. 

* Post-processing script to embed screenshot in g-code.
The ability to have thumbnails embedded. Contributed by Gravedigger7789.

* Add checkbox for Extruder Offsets.
Ability to enable or disable the extruder offsets to gcode. This will be enabled by default, unless it is in the printer's def.json file. Contributed by RFBomb. 

* Cura should work properly on MacOS 'Big Sur' now, afforded by upgrades to Python (to 3.8) and Qt (to 5.15).
If you had (UX, visual, graphics card) problems, specifically on (newer) MacOS versions, like Big Sur, you should be able to use this new version.

* Bug Fixes
- Fixed a security vulnerability on windows permitting the openssl library used to launch other programs. Thanks to Xavier Danest for raising this bug.
- Fixed Connect Top/Bottom Polygons. 
- Fixed closing Marketplace after quitting Cura.
- Fixed clicking on Marketplace button to go to web Marketplace.
- Fixed Pause at Height when using Repetier flavour. Contributed by EGOiST1991.
- Fixed correct desity for current PETG filaments. Contributed by kad.
- Fixed Pause at height post processing script that returns to right position.
- Fixed layer view being grayed out after reslicing.
- Fixed fan speed issue due to reuse of empty extruder plan.
- Fixed loading OBJ files with no texture references, but does have normal references.
- Fixed retraction/priming while extruder switches. Contributed by sisu70.
- Fixed loading script from all registered resource path. Contributed by fieldOfView.
- Fixed typeError: define_round_method. Contributed by Sophist-UK. 
- Fixed missing layer with Hole Horizontal Expansion. 
- Fixed Tree Support Floor layers. Contributed by ThomasRahm.
- Fixed Top Surface Skin Layers if Top layers = 0.
- Fixed recent files on opening as project. 
- Fixed opening project file from command-line. 
- Fixed thumbnail in UFP files.
- Fixed validator for floats in Machine Settings dialog. Contributed by fieldOfView.
- Fixed recessed areas at the bottom of a model while using Make Overhangs Printable. Contributed by OpusMcN.
- Fixed slicing grouped models if one of the group parts is below Z=0.
- Fixed material temperatures and fan speed for Anycubic i3 Mega. Contributed by trunneml.
- Fixed drop model down to buildplate when always drop to buildplate is disabled. 
- Fixed drop objects to buildplate after scaling.
- Fixed disallowed areas while using Brim Line Widths. 
- Fixed message for non manifold models. 
- Fixed setting category arrows. Contributed by fieldOfView.
- Fixed metadate tags for 3MF files. 
- Fixed engine crash when using low-density Cross Infill.
- Improved performance of loading .def.json files. 

* Printer definitions, profiles and materials
- 3DFuel Pro PLA and SnapSupport materials, contributed by grk3010.
- Cubincon Style NeoA31, contributed by HUNIBESTHyVISION.
- Eryone thinker series and Eryone ER20, contributed by Eryone.
- Flashforge DreamerNX, contributed by KeltE.
- Fused Form FF300, contributed by FusedForm.
- Geeetech A10 improved start and end gcode, contributed by TheTRCG.
- ideagen3D Sapphire and ideagen3D Sapphire Plus, contributed by Firedrops.
- INAT Proton X printers, contributed by MarkINAT.
- Koonovo, contributed by KOONOVO3DPRINTER.
- Liquid, contributed by alexgrigoras.
- Lulzbot TAZ Pro and Lulzbot Mini 2, contributed by spotrh.
- Maker Made 300x printer, contributed by skilescm.
- MINGDA D2, contributed by cataclism.
- Snapmaker 2.0, contributed by maihde.
- Sri Vignan Technologies, contributed by venkatkamesh.
- Syndaver AXI Machine, contributed by synsuiter.
- Tinyboy Fabricator Mini 1.5, contributed by reibuehl.
- Trimaker printers, contributed by tomasbaldi.
- TwoTrees Bluer, contributed by WashingtonJunior.
- Update Hellbot Magna 1 and Hellbot Magna dual, contributed by DevelopmentHellbot.
- Update Rigid3D and added Rigid3D Mucit2, contributed by mehmetsutas.
- Update TPU profiles for 0.6mm nozzle of UM2+C.
- ZAV series, contributed by kimer2002.

[4.8.0]

The release notes of versions &lt;= 4.8.0 can be found in our <a href="https://github.com/Ultimaker/Cura/releases?page=2">releases GitHub page</a>.