Flashprint 5 - newbe

[curious aardvark]

Flashforge FlashPrint 5 is newly revised and upgraded. Through new interface design and function optimization, the operation is simple and convenient. The slicing file will be prepared by just a few clicks with fast, efficient, and smooth operation.

Hmm, sounds like it might be locked into idiot mode.
okay now I have to try it lol

Okay.
You can switch to 'not-an-idiot' mode when you go into the slicing options.

Other than moving the tool bar from the left of the screen to the right and making the slicer settings harder to find. It's pretty much the same.
But it does have a lot more printers listed when you install than 4.6.4 - so if you;ve bought a new printer you'll probably need to use 5.

If you just use it for a replicator clone, like me - then stick to 4.6.4

Okay cancel that.
aftre a brief perusal there are atwo new and important additions to 5 that you don't have in 4.

They've FINALLY added a z-axis height offset.
And also added a feature i only learned of on wednesday at tct.

Ironing.
Basically the printer retracts the filament and then goes over the top layer with the nozzle heated but no filament.
essentially it heat smooths the top layer.

Pretty cool really :-)

So on that basis I'd say get used to the new layout and just make sure you switch to 'advanced' mode when you go into the slicing settings.

Ironing is in the 'advanced' section and z-offset is in the 'other' section.

My main issue with 5 is that you don't seem to be able to import existing profiles :-(
and I've got quite a few of those.

I'll keep playing - but, yeah it's just had the menus moved around by some idiot that likes cura and doesn't like flashforge customers :-)

But the functionaluty is still there and the z-offset is a really important addition.
Saves a Lot of bed calibration.

Not sure I'll use 'ironing' on a regular basis - but it's something new to play with, and that's never a bad thing :-)