Gcode in probe and command buttons doesnt stay after restart

Denvi / Candle

GRBL controller application with G-Code visualizer written in Qt.

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Gcode in probe and command buttons doesnt stay after restart #554

Closed Amrt0623 closed 2 years ago

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.** After restarting candle i always have to reenter probe and command button gcode

Describe the solution you'd like Some way to save the current gcodes

ondras12345 commented 2 years ago

These options should be stored in settings.ini (probe command is touchCommand=). Try changing some other settings (e.g. visualizer colors). Is the change persistent after restarting Candle? Which version of Candle are you using? Which operating system? Do you have write access to the settings.ini file?

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Newbie not a clue. Where do i find settings.ini and touchCommand= Colours also revert back to orignal. Version 1.1.8 Mac os high sierra. Ver10.13.6 No access to settings.ini

ondras12345 commented 2 years ago

Candle needs to have write access to the directory where Candle.exe is, because it needs to create a file called settings.ini there.

mar0x commented 2 years ago

Hello @Amrt0623 .

Make sure you have installed Candle to Applications (or any other place) and start an installed application (not from opened .dmg archive).
Was there any application crash messages when you quit from Candle?

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

I am certain i installed all my application. But i will repeat the process

no crash messages appeared

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Also i seem to have loose my mm/turn calibration as well

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Is there an up to date mac download on this site

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

My download is CH34x_Install_V1.4.pkg

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Candle app is in the download folder. I have not moved it. Candle app appears have over written previous last file. However date modified remains. Jan 3 2020 at 16:54. This predated my first download. Opened changed colour of tool closed reopened. Tool reverts to original color

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Cant find a settings.ini file anywhere???

mar0x commented 2 years ago

CH34x_Install_V1.4.pkg - according to the name, it's a driver for USB-serial chip. It maybe required for your board, but not related to Candle application.

settings.ini file should be inside Candle.app directory (Candle.app/Contents/MacOS/settings.ini).

Please calm down and carefully describe your environment and issue(s).

what is the CNC you are using (model, name, board, URL etc)?
what is the GRBL firmware version on it?
where did you get your Candle.app?
why do you put it in Downloads instead of Applications?

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Genmitsu proverxl
Grbl 1.1 compatible Aurduino board cant more data Download from sainsmart. ( could re download installer) Installer gives option but says don’t change default locations. Thats where it went.

Issue is that no changes i make in preferences return after closing and then restarting candle

mar0x commented 2 years ago

Please share the link to installer for investigation or use "unofficial" Candle-1.1.9.dmg - open it and copy Candle.app to your favourite location.

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

K tried to open candle app. Wont open just runs. So no access to settings.ini

will try candle-1.1.9.dmg

mar0x commented 2 years ago

I've read the instructions and after candle.dmg open should be Candle.app copy to Applications or any other place.

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

https://docs.sainsmart.com/article/vdgvaufcu1-genmitsu-prover-xl-4030-resources

Scroll down

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Found settings.ini. Aaah

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

So saved an original copy and will modify settings.ini. With my updates. Hooe it gies well. Thank you very much

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

K copied gcodes userCommands0,1,2,3 G code is approximently the same length as z probe command.
Z probe command change is retained

But when i open candle. I only get the first two codes in the buttons G21G91 so no action when pressed

Also changed port to tty.wchusbderial430. But it was not retained either?

Amrt0623 commented 2 years ago

Got it added quotes. Wow didnt think i was ever gonna get this. So much thx

ondras12345 commented 2 years ago

You shouldn't need to edit settings.ini by hand. If permissions in the filesystem are set correctly, Candle should be able to modify it automatically.

mar0x commented 2 years ago

The thing is the information about settings.ini and permissions is too technical and it was provided too early, prior the issue analysis. The real issue was (I suppose) incorrect Candle.app installation (the absence of installation, to be precise).