Using Makerware with the Flashforge

[Geoff]

I've installed the Makerware software, but can't seem to get it to talk to the printer, what's the trick?

the makerware background service probably didnt start, did you try starting it manually from the menu option?

it's the one redeeming feature that leads me towards it rather than replicatorG. If Replicator G crashes, your print does too. If makerware crashes, it doesnt stop printing because the background service takes care of the printing.

[bluesmurf]

will makerware, allow you to design another object while one is printing? or do you have to wait for print end to change object on the mat? thanks

the makerware background service probably didnt start, did you try starting it manually from the menu option?

it's the one redeeming feature that leads me towards it rather than replicatorG. If Replicator G crashes, your print does too. If makerware crashes, it doesnt stop printing because the background service takes care of the printing.

[jfkansas]

will makerware, allow you to design another object while one is printing? or do you have to wait for print end to change object on the mat? thanks

Yes, if you always print to SD card to can do whatever you want in the makerware software. I think I have had my printer connected to the computer like 2 times since I had it.

[bluesmurf]

Thank you so, much since I am still learning, how come when I did a dual print and said no raft it printed a wall type raft around both sides? it does say no raft.thanks

[jfkansas]

Thank you so, much since I am still learning, how come when I did a dual print and said no raft it printed a wall type raft around both sides? it does say no raft.thanks

That is called a Purge wall. It uses that to clean the nozzle before switching print heads. With proftweak profile editing you can turn that off, it might be better to leave it on though.