Printer Software Release Notes

carbon’s powerful software is included with every printer it enables customers to print a wide variety of applications summary of printer software releases click software version to see full release notes v1 45 docid\ mgqiv81rgzn0odmk3lli6 released 1/25 changes in how we print improved epu printing reduction in print time variability for rigid resins on m3 and m3 max protection against print failures due to cold temperatures for dpr 10 and uma 20 aligner model prints (l1) print preparation improvements support improvements changes to print profile options for dental labs printer ecosystem improvements more sensitive debris detection for m3 and m3 max printers workflow improvements for the ao backpack proactive notification of hardware that must be returned to carbon resin level detection protects hardware and reduces print failures for gen2 aligner model production solution (l1) additional improvements minor changes miscellaneous bugfixes v1 44 1 released 10/24 printer software v1 44 1 is a special release required for customers installing an ao backpack prior to the release of v1 45 (expected in 2025) printers without a backpack will not receive v1 44 1 v1 44 docid\ jxad8ohxe vioqcndxhx released 8/24 changes in how we print avoid “striping” print defects on large, flat surfaces print preparation improvements enhanced control over part locations in the build space printer ecosystem improvements debris detection is available for more workflows additional improvements minor changes miscellaneous bugfixes v1 43 docid\ a0gh07euhjtl7zz9vj3 e released 5/24 changes in how we print none printing behavior is not impacted by this release print preparation improvements improvements to part supporting workflows expanded functionality via print plan adjustments improvements to print profile selection options printer ecosystem improvements reduced incidence of projection errors due to light engine failures new “print again” functionality (replaces “reprint”) easier access to “request help” (removed “rate print”) additional improvements minor changes miscellaneous bugfixes v1 42 docid\ zya19ahcjnb9sezxwqsa released 3/24 changes in how we print auto brightlining for elastomeric resins for improved accuracy new default slicing functionality print preparation improvements improvements to gen2 auto layout new functionality via print plan adjustments faster, more reliable textures outdated features deprecated printer ecosystem improvements automatic detection of debris, resin level, and cassette lids protects hardware and reduces print failures high throughput printers can opt to automatically delete models to preserve disk storage space improved software update experience additional improvements minor changes miscellaneous bugfixes v1 41 docid 3m9z9l0zl1qyg5jbtry9l released 11/23 changes in how we print epu prints on an l1 printer with a b1 cassette use updated default print settings improved accuracy for fotodent® gingiva, sil 30, mpu 100, and ind 405 resins print preparation improvements improvements to gen2 auto layout (beta) more accurate print time estimates for l1, m3, and m3 max printers printer ecosystem improvements more navigable prints and projects lists improved software update experience additional improvements miscellaneous bugfixes v1 40 docid 7rrhsf3zslhy9nakpwrnd released 8/23 changes in how we print improved default print plans for rigid resins on l1, m3, and m3 max printers modification to oxygen supply for m3 and m3 max printers better automatic part scaling to drive dimensional accuracy for epu 45 damping print preparation improvements snap multiple parts to the platform at once with auto snap (beta) improvements to the print plan adjustments interface more accurate print time estimates for m3 and m3 max printers print preparation speed improvements support for flexcera™ smile ultra+ resins printer management improvements easily rename printers on demand additional improvements miscellaneous bugfixes v1 39 docid\ oxy9qayf9b9bsjawyh82b released 3/23 changes in how we print improved default print plans for elastomeric resins on l1, m3, and m3 max printers better automatic part scaling to drive improved dimensional accuracy improved accuracy for select resin & hardware combinations print preparation improvements improved tools & capabilities for adjusting print plans select a resin during project creation more accurate print time estimates for m3 printers additional improvements various bugfixes new printer software version lock option updated resin pot life recommendations (not governed by software) v1 38 docid\ jce8hbbzoncpeypggpoht released 12/22 changes in how we print improved print quality for keystone keydenture try in with thinner slices print preparation improvements more accurate print time estimates for l1 printers improved zoom behavior options in the print preparation ui gen2 auto layout (beta) for higher density packing denture auto nest improved error handling and flexible user preferences “print date” token for labels show/hide part bounding box additional improvements improved stability and performance for the m3 printer miscellaneous bugfixes v1 37 docid\ saxzl eckc7y fxkhqf2s released 10/22 changes in how we print improved accuracy for dpr 10 prints print preparation improvements support improvements editable parameters for the bar and fence supports generated within patches improved patch selection capabilities for patch supports improved interface when placing supports on fine features slicing improvements “default slicer” is renamed “gen1 slicer” and “poisson slicer” is renamed “gen2 slicer” gen2 slicer (formerly known as poisson slicer) is faster and more robust print plan adjustments ("advanced controls") improvements print plan adjustments can be accessed without first running a print plan analysis a clipping plane tool is available within print plan adjustments to easily visualize targeted slices additional improvements improvements to the user experience on the new m3 printer support for early access m3 max printers various issue resolutions v1 36 docid\ pkkevemqlil7ends8gl8p released 07/22 changes in how we print fine tuned timing mechanisms for increased fidelity to the print plan faster print times for epu 41 black print preparation improvements additional auto orientation options new manual supports interface editable parameters for support structures new print profile for epu prints on l1 printers new wash profiles for the smart part washer additional improvements improvements to the user experience on the new m3 printer various issue resolutions v1 35 docid\ ykogfcjumql16epijo4i1 released 04/22 changes in how we print reduction in print to print variation other improvements gradient overhang tool v1 34 docid\ tfg4k3bocn9ccwy6ppjdk released 02/22 changes in how we print \[m1/m2] decrease in epu print time other improvements auto orientation elastomer support removal of retired resins network access page permissions change v1 33 docid\ micto6gbvodahdnau1kzp released 11/21 changes in how we print increase in epu 40 printability increase in loctite ind405 clear z height accuracy \[m1/m2 only] reduction of excess material flashing \[l1 only] increase in print speed for densely packed builds other improvements new alternative slicer poisson slicer \[l1 only] print time estimate increase default part label change v1 32 docid\ wr3ofvrwrob8fetebtxv0 released 09/21 changes in how we print improving consistency of parts across a build and printers other improvements supports auto orientation beta on platform option project setting for supports and auto orientation l1 printer ergonomic height on print completion v1 31 docid 12vcxnxueqdjnrn3srho released 06/21 changes in how we print there are no changes to the way we print in this release other improvements auto orientation beta fence supports new project creation dialog project name token in labels v1 30 docid\ spqbhrnkmptiqdigkfjuc released 04/21 other improvements show/hide parts v1 29 docid\ mkriwy4v3ijv2 yrcy7ri released 01/21 other improvements initial model upload project editing performance v1 28 docid\ bc movlxeibdiddvx0cuj released 10/20 l1 printing support other improvements request help improvements button styling v1 27 docid 6bfx8mlmf6vpmtwsj93um released 08/20 changes to printing improving consistency of parts across a build island detector update project analysis time decrease ability to always abort your print v1 25 docid\ jjahwhnxfuje42zecwwzd released 03/20 new features island detector washer soil load estimator v1 24 docid 35hv tp hmwmaxgaqyyua released 12/19 new features boundary fence with patch based supports orientation and translation improvements release film indicator on printer screen printer name and serial number on the printer screen unique identifier for new prints company wide preferences v1 23 docid\ fyp71rpkc0o2nbzcf5mni released 10/19 new features queue a project revision download individual parts set user preference for auto layout save part labels with keystroke run project estimates with cassette type not in the printer changes to printing print faster v1 22 docid\ rxdclp2uii0jkpkrmxk3q released 06/19 new features project name editing in line keep supports through a resin change carbon file security bug fixes improvements for slicing projects with many triangles changes to printing parts more accurate in first few slices epx 82 better characterized other notes analytics in your local time create project changes v1 21 docid\ l2asyezv8fnw8jpcvabs8 released 04/19 new features patch based support placement speed improvements for auto layout changes to workflow no need to remove platform after aborting changes to printing none this release coming soon user management v1 20 docid\ fch0gvvy 5dtfri4ls7w3 released 01/19 queueing see new queues tab on your dashboard find projects to print from the fleet projects list queue them to any or many printers in your fleet monitor and update your queue(s) from your dashboard start prints on the printer keep track of projects and prints across your fleet save notes about your print analytics download consolidated print history understand your print history with 3 summary charts changes in how we print optional release film compensation improvements for thick cross sections other notes queue to m1's or m2's print id's and serials across your fleet fleet software updates v1 19 docid\ rieqxikzll3elf7wsrt8n released 10/18 hole repair automatically detect and repair holes in stls additional dynamic part labels part locations filenames traveler printable (2d) views of your platforms supports continue editing support structures after you've spun a part initial optimizations for mpu 100 v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 07/18 new option for auto layout smaller carbon files v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 04/18 improvements in layout change your camera view so you can check for part and support intersections lock orientation of your parts when using auto layout spin your parts to fit more on the platform part scaling scale your parts in x, y, and z new camera tool and a new place for model units (part list) set units for your parts zoom your camera view to be locked on a part default settings to speed project creation set defaults by user for resin, slice thickness, support type, and print profile v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 02/18 select multiple parts to move, copy, and delete print a part label on your parts add short supports manually v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 11/17 advanced auto supports that are backed by fea (finite element analysis), a powerful computational technique that simulates the forces of our printing process create fence supports by specifying polylines v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 10/17 see all the parts in your project using part list detect issues before you print using project analysis visualize unvented volumes in your project highlight overhang angles on your parts protect projects from accidental changes search consolidated prints from all your printers v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 08/17 more accurate parts, especially negative features oriented in the z direction better performance when working with copies of a part notifications when we detect an empty slice a user preference for which units your models usually use v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 06/17 new, faster ways to orient your parts align a surface and snap, if possible, to the build platform find the orientation for your part that minimizes its footprint on the platform improved tools for working with your parts measure from point to point on your parts more improvements required resin estimates are 20 ml lower printer door safety v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 05/17 improved part accuracy tuned how we print fine and super fine slicing for better accuracy better accuracy across the build platform easier to work with multiple models duplicate (number of copies) auto layout upload multiple models at once incremental improvements to auto supports fixes for supports fusing to parts, small features (like bosses), and part intersections more improvements view slices from within the carbon app new pr 25 parameters for better prints printer door safety slicer fixes, especially for models in inches v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 03/17 improved part accuracy more accurate in x,y plane better parts, more often new default way of printing that improves success dynamic print profile that can speed up your print reproduce prior parts reprint a previous print supports add multiple supports more quickly smarter support bars provide better support, especially for tough materials clustering of supports for easier removal better support for your rigid polyurethane parts other improvements based on your feedback better required resin estimation new feedback form ease of use improvements in multi part selection v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 12/16 work with more than one model duplicate a model arrange your models upload multiple stls improved part accuracy correcting for thermal based shrinkage in z direction for parts printed in pr slice sampling point changed auto supports provide more complete support supports tuned for thin features stronger support for overhangs close to the platform denser support structures for rpu 61 and 70 easier to add small supports manually auto supports generate more quickly other improvements based on your feedback see estimated resin volume on printer platform and cassette id included in csv export (of print history) work with large models (allow your browser to display models that have a very high triangle count) continue working with your printer when your network connection is flaky v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 10/16 better parts through smarter supports better support for thicker sections of printed parts improved support along the edges of printed parts simpler to work on your models multi delete of supports actual dates and times on your lists (not a week ago) unified access to view controls support opacity options part opacity options automatic optimization of support types undo and redo have a longer memory duplicate from project settings v1 18 and earlier docid\ yhcgajoccqph8obq4drte released 08/16 manual add and delete supports mode easier to work with your models clipping plane tool to see and add supports on the inside of a part, as well as visualize the build plane when you set the plane parallel to the build platform the display is more responsive as you pan around a model, and camera rotation better at keeping your position, especially when you're zoomed in on a section of the part inverted triangle notification better, more optimized supports add small supports to your models, both in manual and auto support modes support tips optimized for pr, rpu 61 and ce stronger supports for elastomers export and import of projects email notifications when prints finish better printing of trapped volumes slicing improvements