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  Contributing code back to the project...
  • broettger

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  Thanks for the suggestion. I will try it again after forking the project first. I have been developing for over 30 years, but I am a complete noob with Git.
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  OSX/Mac Where's the printer's configuration stored ?
  mac 10.11.2 el capitan mac • • thehose

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  As @gdiaz01 said, they're in a database, which itself is located at ~/.local/share/MatterControl (.local may be hidden).
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  Can't remove missing items from Library
  library • • mediaklan

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  I noticed this same bug when running 1.4.0 on Windows 10. I don't know if there is a fix for it, but it was one of the reasons I decided to download the code and see if I can help make this great program even better.
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  Matter Control crashes on macos when I try to print
  mac 10.11.2 el capitan matter control crash mac • • dkubel

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  We've seen some intermittent issues with the Mac version of MatterControl, and while we've got a new build in the works it's not reliable enough for release just yet. As in my post on this topic on the old forum (4th from the top), you can copy the terminal text and send it to us so we can debug. If you have another operating system you can use (Windows) to use in the meantime that will probably be the best way to get you up and running the quickest.
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  ABS shrinkage compensation in MatterControl
  abs shrinkage setting • • tellingmachine

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  An increased temperature differential would, of course, cause increased thermal contraction. 1.57% @ 233 C as opposed to 1.54% @ 228 C.
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  how to debug this program
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  Timely support for Monoprice Maker Architect Printer
  monoprice maker architect flashforge x3g • • vwestin

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  Besides telling MatterControl is was a MakerBot Replicator 2 printer what other settings did you change from looking at the Maker Architect manual? I have heard people say this but no one elaborates on what the settings from the manual are. I have this exact printer and I am running into some issues with it not using the whole print bed and some stuff being to small in size. Any help on getting the settings down right would be much appreciated.Thanks,Adam
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  Moving MatterControl AppData files a new Windows computer
  appdata files • • tellingmachine

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  @tellingmachine said:> Is it as easy as installing MatterControl onto the new computer and move all files from the old AppData folder into the AppData folder of the new computer?Yes, it is. > is it possible to share MatterControl files and data between computers via a file synchronization service like Dropbox?I see no reason this wouldn't work, but have not tested.
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  Linux Issues
  linux • • LordRichard

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  It would help if we knew what unknown command it was referring to. Could you export and post your print log?
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  Nozzle position read-out
  feature request • • 2YRRAH

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  Thank you
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  Cannot enter @ in email fields in MatterControl v1.4
  email bug • • Ilruz

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  Since it is a Windows computer....have you tried it after rebooting your laptop?
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  Problems to Edit and SAve .STl files.
  mattercontrol • • FernandoKelvin

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  Yes, we have seen this lately as well.When you edit a file in the queue, it gets saved in the same directory the original file was in. If your original file was an STL, the edited version will get saved as an AMF instead. If your file was already an AMF, it simply gets overwritten.Unfortunately, right now MatterControl suppresses any errors encountered when saving files. If, for instance, you do not have permission to write to that directory, or there is no space left on the drive, then MatterControl will continue as if nothing went wrong and won't inform you of the issue. This is something we are investigating and will hopefully have fixed in the next version.
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  XY compensation ?
  xy compensation • • Chicco

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  Assuming you're referring to something like Slic3r's XY Size Compensation feature, MatterControl does not have a built-in feature that will perform the same function. You'll need to either edit the steps per mm in your printer's firmware or EEProm Settings, or manually change the model's size to compensate for the inaccuracy.
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  Filament Ran Out During Print...
  robo 3d r1 filament • • SATayo

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  Thank you Ryan. Ya, I understand now that there would need to be a sensor for the filament in order for any g-code to work...The print did stop, but it was still in the last location where the filament ran out... printer was not paused, it just stopped.
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  Support Interface layer
  mattercontrol support • • Guest

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  @smithtec said:> I don't get a very nice surface anywhere I have support. What settings do I need to be looking at?The ones I mentioned in my previous reply are a good place to start. The interface layer tends to create problems, so I typically just leave that out. The X, Y, and Z distances create a gap between the model and the support which can affect aesthetics, so adjust those as needed. Just don't make them too big, or the model's overhang will droop.
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  Model starts slicing but then stops and does nothing
  slicing • • MBeyer903

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  What's changed from when you were able to print and when you weren't? There's got to be some variable that will explain it. Try printing a different, smaller model with the same settings. If it prints, it's just the model. If you have the same issue with the smaller model, then there's one or more settings causing the problem.
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  Is there a GCode reference document that explains the GCode commands that MatterControl supports?
  reference gcode • • tellingmachine

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  http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code
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  Extruder not extruding
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  You say it is able to extrude manually using the controls. That narrows it down a bit. It means its not an electrical or mechanical issue. First thing you should do is check the gcode terminal while printing to see if any errors are being reported by the printer. For example <-echo: cold extrusion prevented. If nothing shows up in there, then lets make sure that MatterControl is actually telling your printer to extrude. Export both the gcode file and your slice settings and post them.
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  Can I be specific with support in Matter Control?
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  MatterControl does not have the ability to specify support material for different parts of the print at this time. It's on the long-term list for development.
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  Bed leveling.
  hardware mattercontrol bed leveling • • erniehatt

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  Yes, that's what I wanted to know, thanks Ryan