Creator X and Cura

[Geoff]

Ok, now I'm confused. If it won't print directly, then why does it need a USB (com)port? Unless you mean it won't connect to a FlashForge. I am also looking to convert photographs to 3d. I guess it looks more and more like I will have to go to simplify3d.

Cura was not meant for the Flashforge - it has USB and other connectivity for the Ultimaker, which the firmware that ships with it, was designed for.

We just have the option of utilising the Gcode and features it has and exporting to X3G and printing directly on the machine. I do not recommend using it's Gcode in repG or makerware as you will get errors, but the x3G format seems sound to copy to your SD and print.

http://wiki.ultimaker.com/Cura

There are probably alot of ones that will work with the Flashforge, you just need to find one that uses the Replicator 2x Dual firmware. I have been using Replicator G and Makerware forever, What one can't do, the other can and vice versa.