UltiMaker Cura 5.9.0-beta.1

With release of 5.9.0-beta.2 we strongly advise you to use that build for testing. See the list of known issues for the beta.1 for clarity

New features and improvements:

Scarf seam settings

New settings have been added in experimental that let you turn your Z seam into a scarf seam. They are Scarf Seam Length, Scarf Seam Start Height, and Scarf Seam Split Distance

Try it for yourself using the showcase model for this release!

Updated the Start and End G-code
Introduce edit options (for both Machine and Extruder) to include If/Else statements and formulas

Added the "Extra Infill Lines to Support Skins
+Other improvements to help make printing over sparse infill more reliable, contributed by @Hello1024

Other features and improvements:

• Significant UI speed improvements interacting with custom settings especially if your printer has multiple extruders
• Introduced Build Fan Speed at Height, Build Fan Speed at Layer, and Build Volume Fan Number to control extra fans, like those controlling the build volume separately
• Introduced an Anycolor option for the UltiMaker S and F series enabling you to print with any UltiMaker color loaded in the material station that is compatible with the printjobs. Note that it’s only compatible with the latest version of the firmware (for Factor 4 >=10.1 and for S-series >=9.0)
• Added an option to Export Package for Technical Support to the help menu, it includes a project file with the settings but also the logs
• Improved the way materials are selected when using multiple extruders to print the build plate adhesion so it doesn't default to the first extruder but the best option instead.
• Improved processes so not only installers but also executables inside installers are signed for Windows
• Introduced an error message that informs when a file is too big to slice
• Made it possible for multiple Engine plugins that are registered to the same slot to be used together. (Only for Modify plugins, and Plugins will be addressed alphabetically)
• Moved the Gradual Flow Engine Plug-in to CuraEngine instead
• Improved and expanded the Insert at Layer Change post-processing script, contributed by @GregValiant
• Improved and expanded the Time Lapse Post Processing script, contributed by @GregValiant
• Added a registry entry to provide the option to silent uninstall on Windows, contributed by @Rotzbua

Bug fixes:

• Fixed a crash that would occur when renaming profile names that would result in changing the order of the profiles
• Fixed a bug so objects in a 3MF reload in the same position as they were saved again, contributed by @nilsiism
• Fixed an issue where overhanging walls and walls that were adjacent to overhanging walls were not printed at the correct speed
• Fixed a bug that prevented the "Sync materials with printers" page from displaying when accessed immediately after starting Cura or signing in
• Fixed a bug where reloading an updated model would result in not all the duplicates of the model being updated
• Fixed a bug that showed incompatible materials when switching between printers with a different filament diameter.
• Fixed a bug where tree support in enclosed holes have missing layers
• Made improvements in the G-codePathModify slot for Engine Plugins, contributed by @ThomasRahm
• Fixed a bug that prevented changes to the initial layer diameter from being applied properly, contributed by @ThomasRahm
• Fixed a rounding issue in the engine math, @0x5844

Printer definitions, profiles, and materials:

• Introduced Makerbot Sketch Sprint
• Introduced Makerbot Sketch and Sketch Large
• Introduced new materials to the UltiMaker Method series, ABS, PETG, Nylon-CF, and Tough PLA
• Introduced Labs Extruder for the UltiMaker Method series together with BASF Ultrafuse 316L, TPE SEBS 1300 95A, and Polymax PC. Except BASF Ultrafuse 316L is not available on the Method XL.
• Various setting improvements for ABS and Nylon for UltiMaker Method series
• Various setting improvements for dual extrusion support for the UltiMaker Method series
• Implemented a hard limit so the bed temperature cannot be more than 120C on all UltiMaker printers.
• Introduced the Creality CR-M4, contributed by @kixell
• Introduced Eazao M500, M600, M700, and Potter, and updated the Eazao Zero, contributed by @Eazo
• Introduced ZYYX+, ZYYX Pro, and ZYYX Pro ii, contributed by @theodorhansson
• Updated acceleration settings for the Creality Ender-2 V3 SE, contributed by @T9Air

Known Issues

• Spiralize outer contour adds unnecessary seams to the model
• When coasting is enabled it adds Z0.00 commands causing the head to drop down
• Regression for the seam location on round surfaces
• Seam acceleration and deceleration not working

Community Translations

• Updated Japanese translations by @h1data
• Brazilian Portuguese by @Patola

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