From 1545a346c6ddc5ab5fff2121053edc594db674d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Pedro Lamas Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:19:52 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: adds thumbnails instructions for Cura (#378) --- docs/features/thumbnails.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/features/thumbnails.md b/docs/features/thumbnails.md index 7ad278cc77..3907dad94d 100644 --- a/docs/features/thumbnails.md +++ b/docs/features/thumbnails.md @@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ permalink: /features/thumbnails Both PrusaSlicer and SuperSlicer allow configuration of thumbnails to be generated alongside your `gcode`. Each slicer has a slightly different configuration. +Cura requires either installing and using the OctoPrint Connection plugin (recommended) or configuring a post processing script to create the thumbnails. + Fluidd's recommended thumbnails should be the following sizes; ```bash @@ -55,4 +57,20 @@ thumbnails = 48x48, 300x300 - The Color override and Bed on Thumbnail options are personal preference, but having the Bed on Thumbnail option unticked looks the best! - Now, restart SuperSlicer, slice a file - and take a look at it in Fluidd! +### Cura with OctoPrint plugin (recommended) + +- Enable [Slicer Uploads](/features/slicer-uploads) +- Follow the instructions to [install and use](https://github.com/fieldOfView/Cura-OctoPrintPlugin#installation) the OctoPrint Connection plugin in Cura. +- After installing the plugin and restarting Cura, slice a file, click `Print with OctoPrint` button - and take a look at it in Fluidd! + +### Cura with post processing script + +- With Cura open, navigate to `Extensions`, `Post Processing`, `Modify G-Code` +- Click `Add a script`, and select `Create Thumbnail` +- Set both `Width` and `Height` to `300` +- Click `Add a script`, and select `Create Thumbnail` +- Set both `Width` and `Height` to `48` +- Click `Close` +- Now slice a file - and take a look at it in Fluidd! + ![screenshot](/assets/images/thumbnails.png)