What's new in MakerBot Desktop 3.10.0.1725
Jan 10, 2017
- Adds compatibility with MakerBot Print.
- For proper USB functionality when using both MakerBot Desktop and Makerbot Print, please make sure you're running the most recent version of MakerBot Desktop.
- MakerBot Desktop supports USB and network connectivity with the MakerBot Replicator 5th Generation, Replicator Mini, and Replicator Z18.USB support is also available for Replicator 2 and 2x.
- Bug Fixes:
- Minor fixes and improvements.
New in MakerBot Desktop 3.9.1.1346 (Jun 19, 2016)
- Bug Fixes:
- Single-walled prints being printed at the wrong speed affecting quality
- Single-walled extrusions not showing up in the toolpath visualizer
- Inner shells being printed at higher speeds than recommended
- Small features in models causing prints to stop before completion
- Left extruder not heating when printing files generated using custom profiles
- Purge walls no longer on by default for dual extrusion prints
- Known Issues:
- If you’re using multiple printers of the same type equipped with different extruders (Smart Extruder/Smart Extruder+), make sure to open the Settings dialog when switching between printers to ensure extruder settings are properly applied.
- When printing with an out of date custom profile you will get two error messages: one for the out of date profile, and one for printing with the wrong extruder type. The extruder type error is being thrown automatically and you can ignore it unless you have actually changed your extruder type.
- Videos in the Learn tab may cause instability on certain systems. Try the "open in browser" option or find the videos on Makerbot.com/Support.
- During autoupdate, the installer dialog can appear before MakerBot Desktop is completely closed. Wait 5 seconds after the appearance of the installer dialog before clicking "Yes" to start installing.
- Slicing a file with unicode characters in the filename will fail. To get around this issue, rename your file.
- If an error is thrown when connecting to a hidden wireless network, please dismiss the error and check to see if you are connected before attempting to connect again.
- The toolpath visualizations for the Replicator Single, Replicator Dual, Replicator 2, and Replicator 2X begin at the fourth layer.
- Transformation icons have invisible text labels.
New in MakerBot Desktop 3.9.0.1043 (Feb 22, 2016)
- Optimized printing for the Smart Extruder+
- Added Smart Extruder Type dropdown to Settings dialog
- Extruder Type setting will automatically be set to match the extruder on any connected Fifth Generation MakerBot 3D Printer
- Notification that X3G file has been exported no longer appears too early
- Fixed an issue with the print preparation dialog where it would get stuck
New in MakerBot Desktop 3.8.1.306 (Nov 21, 2015)
- Improvements:
- Changes to auto-update to support OS X 10.10, OS X 10.11, and Windows 10
New in MakerBot Desktop 3.6.0.64 (Apr 21, 2015)
- Bug Fixes and Improvements:
- Improved Learn tab
- Option to use a system proxy in the App Preferences
- Better handling of system sleep during prints
- Bug fix for support material not printing with the left extruder
- Bug fix for Untitled layouts in the Library
New in MakerBot Desktop 3.5.0.48 (Feb 24, 2015)
- Added:
- Automatic updates from Makerbot Desktop 3.5 to subsequent versions
New in MakerBot Desktop 2.3.0.4 Beta (Oct 1, 2013)
- New MakerBot Slicer Features:
- Advanced Dual-Extrusion
- Dual Extrusion Support Material
- Dual Extrusion Rafts
- Dual Extrusion Bridging
- New Extrusion Guards for Dual-Extrusion prints
- Control over which toolhead prints Rafts and Support
- Multimaterial Printing using MakerBot Dissolvable Filament
- A MakerBot Flexible Filament option for the Replicator 2
- UI Changes:
- “Lay Flat” button
- Objects too large for the build volume result in an alert and the option to resize the object
- Orthographic projection skybox option
- Print Preview
- Toolpath Visualization
- Material Estimation
- Print Time Estimation
- Conveyor Changes:
- Conveyor no longer uses PID files or the Python virtualenv
- Changes in Firmware 7.5:
- Bug fix related to Heat Hold
- Other minor bug fixes
New in MakerBot Desktop 2.2.0.49 Beta (Jun 14, 2013)
- Improved the MakerBot Sliver: better bridging, optimized support material and more.
- Improved default settings, including a new high-resolution MakerBot Slicer profile.
- An all-new raft design that's easier to remove and results in a cleaner bottom surface on prints.