Ultimaker Cura 3.3 is now available.
In this special version, we've unveiled new content, optimized performance, and new features and profiles to provide you with the best 3D printing experience.
Update:
Ultimaker Cura 3.3.1 has been released. This update addresses several issues, including errors caused by Windows OS when the software is installed outside the C drive, errors generated when installing the OctoPrint plugin, and missing profiles from the Ultimaker Cura 3.3.0 update.
For more information, please refer to the release article.
Introducing Ultimaker S5
Ultimaker Cura 3.3 includes a new printer profile for our latest 3D printer, the Ultimaker S5. This printer profile is configured by our
Ultimaker team and provides all the necessary settings for accurate and reliable prints on your Ultimaker S5. With the profile, printer
setup and configuration are as simple as a single click. Learn more about the Ultimaker S5.
Introducing Tough PLA
Our latest material, Tough PLA, makes it easier to print strong objects with high impact resistance. Like all material profiles included in Ultimaker Cura,
our Tough PLA profile was created and extensively tested by our team of material experts. Optimized settings provide you with reliable results every
time, without time-consuming trial and error.
Ultimaker S5 and Tough PLA profiles are the latest additions to the new version.
As always, Ultimaker Cura is completely free, so you can download it now to see the latest news. Read on to learn about the features.
New Profiles
Ultimaker S5 profile. Added a new printer profile for the Ultimaker S5.
With a large build volume of 330 x 240 x 300mm, the Ultimaker S5 is currently the largest Ultimaker 3D printer.
Tough PLA profile. Tough PLA is a new material that offers the ease of PLA but with similar toughness and impact strength to ABS.
Improved UX
Updated font. NotoSans is now the default font in Ultimaker Cura, improving readability and consistency with Cura Connect.
Print/Save shortcut. Use Ctrl + P (Windows / Linux) or Cmd + P (Mac) to send prints from the Ultimaker Cura network to the printer.
If the network is not connected to a printer, it will be saved to a file.
Confirm network transfer. When a print job is sent to a network printer, a pop-up window confirms receipt of the job,
including a button to redirect you to the Cura Connect monitor.
3D model assistant. When slicing models with ABS, PC, PP, or CPE+ with a footprint larger than 150 x 150 x 150 mm, an icon and pop-up window will appear.
If clicked, it will redirect to a resource page on Ultimaker.com, providing detailed information on how to achieve optimal print quality and reliability.
Configure/Sync button. Configure and Sync buttons have been added to the printer manager in the right panel so that network-connected printers can easily sync
all available configurations in the Cura Connect group. The name of the group host is automatically pulled from the API, and network and local printers are
displayed separately in the list.
Plugin browser look and feel. The plugin browser has been updated with a better look and feel to keep it consistent with other UI elements.
Author names are clickable, opening an email for support. Installed plugins can also be uninstalled using a button.
Visibility setting presets. Presets guide you through the most important settings step-by-step. A small menu next to the search bar makes it easy to view these new visibility preset settings.
Display tooltips for unavailable profiles. Tooltips have been added to incompatible settings to explain why they are incompatible.
Empty material slot. When there is no material in Ultimaker 3, it is now displayed as "Empty" instead of "Unknown."
Quick model duplication. Adding models is now faster compared to previous versions.
Disable automatic slicing by default. For a better user experience, automatic slicing is now disabled by default.
Optimized Slicing Engine
New UFP extension. UFP (Ultimaker Format Package) is a new file extension that contains compressed gcode and preview thumbnails.
This extension allows for model previews on the Ultimaker S5 touchscreen and in Cura Connect (similar to the physical view in Ultimaker Cura).
Compressed gcode. Gcode saved from Ultimaker Cura is now compressed (using gzip) to save space.
Single extrusion mode. Disabling an extruder on a dual extrusion printer allows you to operate without the constraints of other extruder parameters.
To disable an extruder, right-click in the right panel and select "Disable Extruder". To re-enable, right-click and select "Enable Extruder".
Print profiles are optimized for the original extruder, as well as global settings (e.g., print bed temperature), for better print quality.
Single extrusion mode also provides "Print one at a time" functionality for Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker S5.
Circular prime tower. The path of the prime tower has changed from square to circular. This allows for smoother print nozzle operation,
a stronger prime tower structure, better interlayer adhesion, and better print bed adhesion, reducing the chance of prime tower failure during printing.
Connected infill lines. Grid and triangular infill patterns now have connected lines for more stable flow, better model strength, and reduced impact on outer wall quality.
Support blocker. Generate a cubic mesh to prevent support material from being generated in specific areas of the model.
Each cube can be scaled, rotated, and moved using standard adjustment tools to meet your requirements. After selecting the support blocker tool, click on the area
where you want to block support generation to create the mesh. If mispositioned, click again to delete.
True bridging. A new experimental feature detects bridges and adjusts print speed, slowing down and adjusting fan speed to improve print quality of bridged parts.
Updated CuraEngine executable. The CuraEngine executable now includes a dedicated icon, author information, and license.
Using system libraries for RapidJSON and ClipperLib. The application has been updated to use verified copies of libraries, reducing maintenance time (now handled by the operating system)
and reducing code size (as re-distribution is not needed if already on the user's system).
Improved Print Behavior
Initial layer flow. Initial layer flow settings can be adjusted in the "Material" category.
Initial move retraction. Retraction has been added to the initial travel move, reducing the chance of primary blobs getting into the part before printing the edge/skirt.
Unnecessary retraction in spiralize mode. Removed retraction for layer changes in spiralize mode, reducing print artifacts and improving overall model quality.
Faster travel paths. The path order optimizer in previous versions worked by taking the shortest route from any point to another.
When combing, the route may be longer due to the need to bypass obstacles. In Ultimaker Cura 3.3, the path order optimizer can use combing
distance for more consistent results.
Updated Plugins
New plugins. Three new plugins have been added: extensible extra primes, print temperature offset, and fan.
Preheat extruder. New feature allows you to preheat the extruder from the printer display.
Renamed TweakAtZ to 'ChangeAtZ'. This script has been renamed to be more consistent with other scripts.
Check imported XML material profiles. Before importing into Ultimaker Cura, XML material profiles are now checked to avoid potential issues.
Third-Party Printers
Printer profiles and material profiles have been added for the following third-party printers:
FABtotum, Dagoma, uBuild, Cartesio, Printrbot Simple Maker's Kit 1405, SeeMeCNC, Velleman Vertex
and gMax 1.5.
Bug Fixes
Ultimaker Cura 3.3 fixes several bugs from older versions, including:
Post-processing scripts lost during the process
Slicing engine crash when slicing 0°C material
Unable to connect to printer after losing network connection
Print failures caused by "Pause at height"
Reset default profile icons after resetting
Fixed SolidWorks plugin issues
Fixed font rendering issues on Mac OSX
Thanks to our contributors
We want to thank all contributors, including fieldOfView, smartavionics, thopiekar, Pheneeny, krios-fabteam, dagoma3d,
uBuild-3D, maukcc, timur-tabi, pouncingiguana, velbn, and Gordo3di.
Download Now
Ultimaker Cura3.3 is completely free. Download now and discover the new features.
Original link:https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/52572-download-ultimaker-cura-33-today
＊Firmware Update
Ultimaker official website regularly releases updated versions of Cura and printer firmware. Please update frequently and ensure that your software and printer firmware are the latest versions.