Strix
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Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:15 am

Gcode file always saved as .gcode

After a patch some time ago S3D forces .gcode format when saving. Even when overwriting a .g file it creates a new .gcode file.
This is a hassle since I'm using the printers auto print from SD card and need the .g format for it to see it. Its not a major problem but its an annoyance.

It worked before so I'm guessing its an oversight with a patch.
CompoundCarl
Posts: 2005
Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:23 am

Re: Gcode file always saved as .gcode

Did you try putting something like {EXTENSION "g"} in your post processing script? Otherwise, if you have gcode selected as the export file format, I'm pretty sure it will always save a .gcode file like you said
Strix
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:15 am

Re: Gcode file always saved as .gcode

Worked great!

Thanks alot.
rsworden59
Posts: 25
Joined: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:44 pm

Re: Gcode file always saved as .gcode

In my experience, if there are multiple Processes, the {EXTENSION "g"} has to go in the "Additional terminal commands for post processing" box of only the FIRST process, the one that handles the first layer. It's ignored in upper Processes.

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