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I'm using ReplicatorG and I notice that the exported GCode file is FAR larger than the GCode file inside the program.
There is a MODEL tab and a GCODE tab.
I'm referring to the GCode you see in the exported file vs the GCode you see when you click on the GCode TAB inside the software. VASTLY different ???
Why aren't they the exact same??
Also, the GCode inside the program has comments for each line....the exported file has no comments
I think you need to expand this question somewhat, it is not clear to me what you are asking at all.
Have you told it to generate the Gcode for the currently open model? If not then the Gcode you see in the Gcode tab is from last time it was used.
If you are new to all this then:
Install Cura
Load your model in Cura
Slice it
Save the Gcode
Open the Gcode file in RepG
Create an X3G file.
Ok, I'll try Cura
Thanks
Can CURA generate an X3G file ? I'll need that for my makerbot clone (FFCP)
After doing some "Google Research", Cura seems to be an awful choice if you're using a FlashForge or Clone. And I am
Found the solution.....The latest version of ReplicatorG would not work.
The last version works fine
Cura is the best slicer out there to start with (excluding simplify 3d as I have never used it.
Skeinforge, as you have used above, is very old but very capable though complex. The other option in RepG is Slicr3r which is quite good but changes a lot with upgrades and can be a real dog on some of the releases.
Cura does a better job than both of the above and I don't know where you read that it is the worst choice but I would suggest that whatever site you read it on you don't bother going back to.
Cura does not make X3G which is why I said in my post that you should make the Gcode in Cura then open it in RepG and make the X3G code. There is another option for making the X3G called GPX but I have never got it to work.
Found the solution.....The latest version of ReplicatorG would not work.
The last version works fine
Ok,Quote:
Originally Posted by Mjolinor
Everyone always says to "GOOGLE" stuff...and I did. This is what happens sometimes.
I found quite a feww posts that said that CURA GCode is not compatible at all with a FlashForge Clone.
Google is wrong. I only use Cura and have no problems at all.
You need to bear in mind that people do not make forum posts stating " I am using Cura and it is working perfectly".
Ok,
Thanks you very much for he input.
Now that you've told me that you are using Cura GCode with your FFCP I'm going to try it.
REALLY appreciate your help this morining ;)
I'll post back my results later.
Well,
Right off the bat I got some errors after importing the Cura G-code and attempting to create an X3G file....
[12:01:22] Unrecognized MCode! M190
[12:01:22] Unrecognized MCode! M82
[12:01:22] For axis 0, maxFeedrate=18000.0, stepsPerMM=94.139704DDA:35
[12:01:22] For axis 1, maxFeedrate=18000.0, stepsPerMM=94.139704DDA:35
[12:01:22] For axis 2, maxFeedrate=1170.0, stepsPerMM=400.0DDA:128
[12:01:22] Unrecognized MCode! M117
[12:01:23] Unrecognized MCode! M84
[12:01:23] Finished writing to file!
[12:01:23] Done building.
Ok
I think I can fix these they are in the header
M190: Wait for bed temperature to reach target temp
M82: Set extruder to absolute mode
M117: Get Zero Position
M117: Display Message
M84: Stop idle hold
Just found this.....the motherlode of Makerbot Gcode information !
http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#M109_in_MakerBot
Found the solution.....The latest version of ReplicatorG would not work.
The last version works fine
Cura is Not compatible with our CTC-Bizer either .
Cura created files are Not readable by firmware. :(
I don't remember any file size differences like that when I was using Rep-G.
Thanks for the link !Quote:
Originally Posted by Ward
Very Interesting !
Wow, that's the Main problem I've been having, with other software,Quote:
Originally Posted by Ward
with new versions Not being compatible ! :(
Yessir..
I was beating my noggin against the wall until I decided to give the last version a try and then it started working.
When I tried to put my header code on a Cura generated file, it didn't work and my printer made some awful noises so I nixed that real fast.
I finally got my Simplify3D license back working so I'm going to just stick with S3D for now.