I used to maintain a master file with 300–400 print assemblies, sorted alphabetically by plate, which I use daily for our product. I ran all 256 mm beds without issue—until I added the H2D. Now, every time I switch between the H2D, X1C, and A1 to kick off a customer order, the software:
- Rearranges all of my objects, creating an absolute mess
- Resets my print settings from one job to the next
As a result, I’ve had to create separate files for each printer profile.
Suggestion:
- When a user creates or opens a file for a specific bed size, the software should automatically save and “freeze” that file under its printer profile (e.g., H2D, X1C, A1).
- If the user selects a different bed size, prompt them to either add a new printer profile or update the existing one to match the new bed dimensions.
- Offer an “Ignore Build Plate Layout” option that prevents the software from rearranging objects or changing settings.
With these features, I could simply:
- Switch the active printer in settings
- Drag the items I want to print (from their original positions) onto an empty build plate
- Press “Send to Printer”
- Return to my master file—still perfectly organized by plate.