Software ready for Industry 4.0 Trusted by millions of users across 14 languages, Ultimaker Cura slices your model and integrates with any workflow through Marketplace plugins. Then scale production and digital distribution with Ultimaker Digital Factory. Download the PDF. Download Ultimaker CURA for Windows 10 for Windows to cura prepares your model for 3D printing. What's new in version 2.4.0.0. Release June 13, 2017. Date Added June 13, 2017. The Dutch manufacturer is indeed a pioneer in 3D printing for users, and has established itself in recent years as a benchmark in 3D printing management software. Ultimaker Cura 3.4 is available! We're happy to share that Ultimaker Cura 3.4 is now available to use. What do we have in stock for you this time? We have included new plug-ins, UX-enhancements and some improvements to the slicing engine.
Ultimaker S3
This release includes a new profile for our latest S-line of 3D printers: the Ultimaker S3. Eagle-eyed beta testers may have noticed this extra printer profile in the beta release, too. Well done to those who spotted it. Learn more about the Ultimaker S3 by reading the blog on Ultimaker.com.
Even more 3D file formats
Best mouse recorder. This version is compatible with even more 3D file formats out-of-the-box, so you can integrate CAD software, 3D scanning software, and 3D modeling software into your workflow with ease. Natively open Collada, GLTF, OpenCTM, and PLY formats, to name a few. And don't forget, downloading plugins from the Ultimaker Marketplace brings in support for many more.
Align faces to the build plate
Orienting your models with the rotation tool or the lay flat tool can be a hassle with complex geometries. This new time-saving feature lets you select a face of your model to rest on the build plate, so you can get the orientation you need quickly and easily. Please note this is disabled in compatibility mode (and if your machine is running OpenGL 3.2 or lower).
Support infill/interface line directions
Improve reliability with more precise control over certain aspects of your print. Choose the angle that support-infill and interfaces print at, thanks to a contribution from vgribinchuck (https://github.com/vgribinchuk). Input a set of angles you want lines generated at, and these will be placed sequentially throughout your 3D print.
Randomize infill start
Randomize which infill line is printed first. This distributes strength across the model, preventing one segment becoming the weakest link, at the cost of an additional travel move.
Print small features slower
Smartavionics (https://github.com/smartavionics) has contributed a setting which recognizes small perimeters and reduces print speed in order to boost the reliability and accuracy of small printed features. This is especially useful for small perimeters such as printed holes, as they tend to get ripped away from the build plate easily due to their low contact area.
Easy selector for Z seam positions
Z seams are now easier to position on your model, thanks to a contribution by trouch (https://github.com/trouch). A drop down selection box has been added to custom mode, giving you a list of presets to place the z seam on your model.
Colorblind assist theme
Nubnubbud (https://github.com/Nubnubbud) has added a new theme for colorblind users which makes more distinction between colors, such as the yellow/green line colors in the layer view.
DisplayFilenameAndLayerOnLCD script
Some improvements for this post processing script from the community. N95JPL (https://github.com/N95JPL) has contributed updates to offer a wider range of optional information. Adecastilho (https://github.com/Adecastilho) has contributed updates so that the layer count is displayed before the filename to prevent the layer number getting truncated in the event of long filename, as well as an option to start layer count at either 0 or 1. The ':' in the display string has also been removed as it is a GCODE command that splits the line into two different commands.
Peripheral information for output devices
Architectural changes in Ultimaker Cura to allow display information about peripherals in the printer output device, so that I can use it to later on show that information in the Monitor stage plugin.
Quality changes on import
Users can now import profiles that have been created on a different machine other than the active one.
Remove prime after coasting
Reduce the visibility of the z seam when printing with coasting by preventing nozzle priming.
Map Material Station slot data
The available configurations drop down will display information about a Ultimaker S5 Material Station if connected. Read more about the Ultimaker S5 Material Station on ultimaker.com
Manage Printer link
Added a 'Manage Printer' link in the monitor tab which takes you to Ultimaker Connect.
Improvement in code quality
Improved code quality resulting in improved stability.
Bug fixes
- Uninstall in silent mode. Fixed an issue where a dialog displays when uninstalling in silent mode.
- Build Interface if Support is Present. In some cases, support could be pushed away by large support XY distance, but interfaces could be left on overhangs which leads to situation when interface is generated without support. This has been fixed.
- Install in silent mode. The bundled Arduino driver is signed by a certificate that's not trusted on Windows by default, so there was no way to suppress the prompt or to have the installer skip driver installation. This has been fixed.
- 3MF project printer connection not included. When loading a project file that was saved while a network connection was active, the network connection is not re-established. This has been fixed.
- Thin Walls broken. Fixed an error with thin walls being broken.
- Tray icon remaining. Fixed a bug where the tray icon would remain after closing the application.
- Marketplace text. Fixed an issue where Marketplace text is blurry on some screens
- Unsupported profile imports. Fixed an issue where exported profiles could not be reimported.
- Loading file message. Added visual feedback when loading files such as STLs
- Loading GCODE on disabled extruders. Fixed an issue where GCODE imported using multi-extrusion fails to load if an extruder is disabled.
- Support brim with concentric support pattern. Fixed an issue where support would be in mid-air.
- Reduced cloud logging. Logging has been reduced for cloud connections on unstable connections.
- Application menu extruder menu. Fixed an issue where changing the extruder via the application menu didn't work.
- Tool handles move when rotating. Fixed an issue where rotate tool handles would change location when rotating.
- F5 reload. Fixed an issue where F5 doesn't reload GCODE.
- Application not starting before the splash screen. Fixed an issue where the application wouldn't start before the splash window.
- Qt 5.13 crashes. Fixed an issue where the ShaderEffect crashes using Qt 5.13
- Can't select other materials in print setting tab. Fixed an issue where other materials couldn't be selected using the print settings tab.
- Drop down to buildplate after resize. Models don't drop down to the build plate if they are scaled down from ‘too large to fit'.
- Unsupported quality profiles. Fixed unsupported quality profiles appearing for 0.25 + 0.8 print core combinations.
- 'Arrange all models' for groups. Fixed an issue where arrange all models hangs for grouped models.
- Update Checker not working. Fixed this so that updates are visible if using a legacy version.
- Missing support brim. Fixed an issue where support brim was missing if platform adhesion set to ‘None'.
- Multiply non-normal mesh doesn't work. Fixed instances where processes stopped and messages would hang.
- Settings not updating in GUI with inheritance. Fixed settings not updating GUI with inheritance.
- Prevent 'generic'-part in name of specific materials. Introduced checks for ‘generic' material types to help material categorization.
- Hide temperature settings. The 'Default Print Temperature' setting is currently editable, but editing this setting can cause problems with temperatures later especially when you have it in your custom profile. We decided to hide this setting so users can no longer edit it in the later releases to avoid confusion. The 'Default Build Plate Temperature' has also been hidden because it causes a similar issue.
- Add machine_heated_build_volume. Introduced a new machine_heated_build_volume machine-setting, which is set it to false by default, and only set it to true for the Ultimaker S5. Users can alter their own definition if they do have a heated build volume.
- Z-hops on first layer. First move other start GCODE not z-hopped. Contributed by sailorgreg (https://github.com/sailorgreg).
- Preserve extruder-only moves in post stretch script. Contributed by sgtnoodle (https://github.com/sgtnoodle).
- 'Print via Cloud' is no longer possible without an Internet connection
- Monitor tab no longer sometimes shows incorrect printer name or type
- Long print job names are no longer overlapping other text in the monitor tab
- 'Connected to Cloud' pop-up now only displays when the currently selected printer is connected to Ultimaker cloud.
- Monitor tab is no longer greyed out when idle.
Third-party printer definitions
New machine definitions added for:
- IMADE3D Jellybox. Contributed by filipgoc for IMADE3D Jellybox printers, which adds JellyBOX 2 printer and revises settings of JellyBOX Original. https://github.com/filipgoc
- Vertex Nano. Contributed by velbn. https://github.com/velbn
- Felix Pro 2. Contributed by pnks. https://github.com/pnks
- JGAurora A35. Contributed by pinchies. https://github.com/pinchies
- eMotionTech Strateo3D. Contributed by KOUBeMT. https://github.com/KOUBeMT
- NWA3D A31. Contributed by DragonJe. https://github.com/DragonJe
Profile for the Ultimaker S5
New printer profile for the Ultimaker S5, our latest 3D printer.
Profile for Tough PLA
New material profile for Tough PLA, a material that prints with the convenience of PLA but with toughness and impact strength similar to ABS.
Configuration/sync button
Configuration and synchronization button now available for Ultimaker network-connected printers to easily synchronize all possible available configurations in your Cura Connect group. The name of the group host is automatically pulled from the API, and network printers and local printers are separated in the list for clarity.
Setting visibility preset
Presets guide you to find the most important settings incrementally. A small menu is located next to the search bar to easily access these new setting visibility presets. Contributed by fieldOfView.
Print/save hotkey
Send a print to the queue using Ctrl + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + P (Mac). If no printer is present on the network, it will save to file instead.
3D model assistant
Models sliced to print with ABS, PC, PP or CPE+ that have a larger footprint than 150 x 150 x 150 mm will notify the user with an icon and popup of how they can achieve the best possible print quality and reliability.
Refactored machine manager
Refactored machine manager resulted in less manager classes. Changing settings, materials, variants and machines is now clearer. This results in an overall speed up when making changes.
Multiply models faster
Significant speed increase when multiplying models.
Auto slicing disabled by default
The auto slice tool is now disabled by default. Users can still enable the feature in the user preferences dialog.
Updated fonts
Default font changed to NotoSans to increase readability and consistency with Cura Connect.
Plugin browser look and feel
The plugin browser has been updated with a better look and feel to bring it in line with other UI elements. The author name is clickable, which opens email for support. Plugins can now be uninstalled with an uninstall button.
Show tooltip for unavailable profile
Tooltips have been added to incompatible settings, to give explanations why they are incompatible. Perspective drawing software free download.
Empty material slots Ultimaker 3
When a material is not loaded in the Ultimaker 3, it is now displayed as ‘Empty' rather than ‘Unknown'.
Send over network confirmation
When a print job is sent to a networked printer, a popup will confirm the job was sent, with a button to redirect the user to the monitor in Cura Connect.
Post processing scripts
Fixed an issue where post processing scripts could be lost between sessions. Post processing scripts are now persistent between sessions.
Single extrusion mode
Disable an extruder on a dual extrusion printer, so you are not limited by the other extruder's parameters. To disable an extruder, right click it in the right panel, and select ‘Disable extruder' to disable it. Re-enable by right clicking and selecting ‘enable extruder'. Printing profiles are optimized for the active extruder, as well as global settings, such as build plate temperature, to achieve better print quality. Using single extrusion mode also makes the ‘print one at a time' feature available for the Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker S5.
New UFP extension
UFP (Ultimaker format package) is a new file extension that contains compressed gcode and a preview thumbnail. Using this extension enables a model preview (similar to the solid view) on the Ultimaker S5 touchscreen and in Cura Connect.
Significant speed increase when multiplying models.
Auto slicing disabled by default
The auto slice tool is now disabled by default. Users can still enable the feature in the user preferences dialog.
Updated fonts
Default font changed to NotoSans to increase readability and consistency with Cura Connect.
Plugin browser look and feel
The plugin browser has been updated with a better look and feel to bring it in line with other UI elements. The author name is clickable, which opens email for support. Plugins can now be uninstalled with an uninstall button.
Show tooltip for unavailable profile
Tooltips have been added to incompatible settings, to give explanations why they are incompatible. Perspective drawing software free download.
Empty material slots Ultimaker 3
When a material is not loaded in the Ultimaker 3, it is now displayed as ‘Empty' rather than ‘Unknown'.
Send over network confirmation
When a print job is sent to a networked printer, a popup will confirm the job was sent, with a button to redirect the user to the monitor in Cura Connect.
Post processing scripts
Fixed an issue where post processing scripts could be lost between sessions. Post processing scripts are now persistent between sessions.
Single extrusion mode
Disable an extruder on a dual extrusion printer, so you are not limited by the other extruder's parameters. To disable an extruder, right click it in the right panel, and select ‘Disable extruder' to disable it. Re-enable by right clicking and selecting ‘enable extruder'. Printing profiles are optimized for the active extruder, as well as global settings, such as build plate temperature, to achieve better print quality. Using single extrusion mode also makes the ‘print one at a time' feature available for the Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker S5.
New UFP extension
UFP (Ultimaker format package) is a new file extension that contains compressed gcode and a preview thumbnail. Using this extension enables a model preview (similar to the solid view) on the Ultimaker S5 touchscreen and in Cura Connect.
Compressed Gcode
Gcode saved from Ultimaker Cura using the Ultimaker 3 profile is compressed (using gzip) to save space on printers.
Circular prime tower
Casino free online. Prime towers are now circular, resulting in a less jerky print head action, a more robust structure, better layer adhesion, and better build plate adhesion compared to square prime towers, reducing the chance of prime tower failure mid-print.
Connected infill lines
Grid and triangular infill patterns now have connected lines for a more constant flow, better model rigidity, and reduced impact on the quality of the outer wall.
Support blocker - fieldOfView
Generate a cube mesh to prevent support material generation in specific areas of a model. Each cube can be scaled, rotated, and moved with the standard adjustment tools to fit your requirements. Online casinos couch potato. When the support blocker tool is selected, single click in the area you want to block support to generate a mesh. If it is positioned by accident, click it again to remove it.
Real bridging - smartavionics
New experimental feature that detects bridges, adjusting the print speed, slow and fan speed to enhance print quality on bridging parts.
Updated CuraEngine executable - thopiekar
The CuraEngine executable now contains a dedicated icon, author information and a license.
Use RapidJSON and ClipperLib from system libraries
Application updated to use verified copies of libraries, reducing maintenance time keeping them up to date (the operating system is now responsible), as well as reducing the amount of code shipped (as necessary code is already on the user's system).
Initial layer flow
New setting in the ‘material' category where the initial layer flow can be adjusted.
Initial travel move retraction - smartavionics
Retraction has been added to the initial travel move, reducing the chance of prime blobs getting dragged into parts before brim/skirts are printed.
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Unnecessary retractions in spiralize - smartavionics
Removes retractions on layer change in spiralize mode, improving model quality.
Faster travel paths - smartavionics
Until now, the path order optimizer worked on the basis that the shortest possible route could be taken from any one point to another. When combing is used, any route may longer, due to the need to route around obstacles. Now, it can use the combed distances to give more consistent results.
New plugins - Pheneeny
Three new plugins have been added to Ultimaker Cura: Scalable extra prime, Print temperature offset, and Enclosure fan.
Pre-heat extruders - fieldOfView
This new feature allows to preheat the extruders in the printer monitor.
Renamed TweakAtZ to ‘ChangeAtZ'
This script has been renamed to be more consistent with other scripts.
Import XML material profile checks
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XML material profile files are now checked before import in Ultimaker Cura to avoid potential issues. Contributed by fieldOfView.
Bug fixes
- Slice engine crash default temperature 0. Fixed an issue where the slicing engine could crash when slicing with a material at 0°C.
- Network printer reconnect. Fixed an issue where the user could not connect to the printer after losing connection.
- Pause at height ‘redo layers' broken. Fixed an issue where setting ‘pause at height redo layers' to 1 or more would cause failed prints.
- Reset icon fix. Fixed an issue where manually reverting a default print profile value instead of using the reset button would cause the reset icon to remain.
- Infill density for all extruders. The infill density in the recommended mode now applies to all extruders instead of extruder 1.
- Polypropylene 0.25mm print profile. Fixed the maximum number of allowed extrusions for all 0.25mm Polypropylene profile prints.
- SolidWorks plugin. Replaced comtypes module with win32com to fix issues.
- Font rendering issues. Fixed font rendering issues on Max OSX.
- Slice engine avoids broken wall segments. Fixed an issue where narrow walls created broken line segments by testing for such situations and using slightly narrow lines in those cases.
Third party printers
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- FABtotum TPU profiles. Added third-party material profiles for TPU. Contributed by krios-fabteam.
- Dagoma profiles. Updated printer profiles contributed by dagoma3d.
- uBuild profile. Updated printer profiles contributed by uBuild-3D.
- Cartesio printer updates. Updated profiles contributed by maukcc.
- Printrbot Simple Maker's Kit 1405. Profiles contributed by timur-tabi.
- Added SeeMeCNC. Profiles contributed by pouncingiguana.
- Velleman Vertex. Updated printer and quality profiles contributed by velbn.
- gMax 1.5. Profiles contributed by gordo3di.
