How to import print settings only from 3mf.
Hi,
I just converted from Cura (again, like I tried two years ago) and this time I'm doing better. I have one issue, though. I used to use print settings that came with a 3dsets car and I want to use those again. They come in a .3mf file. So I imported that file, removed the part, loaded my own part, saved as a new project. Now when I open that project, it has the correct print settings, but also choses the fillament settings and printer settings that came in the 3mf. I can change the fillament settings to my regular PLA, but when I change the printer to my standard printer from the pulldown menue, I lose the option to chose the print settings I already had.
Is there a way to import the print settings only and have them available when I chose my standard printer?
Thanks,
Hugo
RE: How to import print settings only from 3mf.
Yes and no. You can import settings from a project or even a sliced gcode (as a copy of most of the settings is stored at the end when PS slices it). That will however bring in all 3, Print, Filament and Printer.
Your issue is that the profiles are locked to the others. Often the filament is too but quite often the Print profile is also locked to a specific printer. Theres the 'old' way and the new way. Without seeing your 3mf project I cant say for sure. You need to be looking at the Dependencies item of the print profile (must be in advanced mode to see it and you need to be in expert mode to see the item you need to check)
The old way is through the Compatible printers condition. Often you will find something like "printer_notes=~/.*MK4IS.*/ and nozzle_diameter[0]==0.4" for example for the MK4 IS. That condition will limit the profile to a MK4IS printer with a 0.4mm nozzle. Change the printer or the nozzle and it won't be available.
Make sure thats blank. The 'new' way is with dependencies. Below the Compatible printers setting there is a Detach From System Preset button. That can be used to remove the dependencies it might have. Once you do both of those you can save the profile and it should be available to any printer at any time.
The same can be done with the filament profiles. Be aware though of any custom gcode or settings that may be in there. There are often reasons profiles are locked down.
RE: How to import print settings only from 3mf.
Thanks. With your input, I decided to open Cura and Prusa side by side, and just write new profiles for Prusa. It didn't take that long.
Cheers,
Hugo