B9 Create 1.0 (Legacy) Release Notes

As of 2019, B9 Create 1.0 no longer receives updates. Visit B9Create Release Notes for the latest updates to the B9Create software line.

1.0.38


New Features

  • Updated installer to no longer launch while B9 Create is running.
  • Slice type is now displayed in desktop history.
  • Slice type is now displayed in last print info.
  • Added support for B9 Core 500 Med printer.

1.0.29


New Features

  • Updated German, and Japanese.
  • Added warning on Queue page for when the printer firmware is too old to use the queue.
  • Added warning on Print Library page for when the printer firmware is too old to use Surface Finish.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "Front" "Back" "Left" and "right" view buttons.
  • Fixed an issue where a print may fail to start if a surface finish slice was cancelled and switched to normal slicing.

1.0.27


New Features

  • See the newest features in our B9Create software driven by your feedback: Queue and Surface Finish.
  • Surface Finish improves the surface finish of your prints.
    • Designed for the B9 Core Series, use our new Surface Finish feature for when a flawless finish is a must – perfect for making master molds or unique pieces requiring superior smoothness.
    • Driven by user feedback, the new Surface Finish software feature augments the exceptional print speed and crisp detail of the B9 Core Series with remarkable smoothness that reduces post-processing time. Ideal for when a flawless finish is a must, Surface Finish was designed for making master molds or unique pieces requiring a superior finish.
  • The Queue feature adds the ability to more efficiently manage printing workflow in high-volume applications better than ever before.
    • B9Create's Queue makes managing high-volume production easy, offering customers an intuitive way to optimize their workday no matter how many models, machines or team members are involved.  Our software now enables separation of process management and scheduling from the act of printing.  Shop Floor or Production Managers can prioritize workflow and leave the printing to technician due the speed and simplicity of the Core Series platform, powered by B9Create, B9Creations free software package.
    • With Queue you can:
      • Batch upload files to your printer
      • Select models, materials, and resolution
      • Slice files directly in the Queue
      • Reorder and delete models with a click
      • Update the Queue in real time on your printer
      • Lock your list in Print Manager mode
      • Get time estimates for your Queue
      • Reprint or move to the next model at the printer
  • Improved supports closer to build table
  • Added Tiny Supports as a default support type
  • Added "Front" and "Back" text added to the build table.

1.0.21


New Features

  • Updated Korean
  • Updated Chinese
  • Updated Italian
  • Updated Dutch
  • Updated Japanese
  • Can now cancel auto support generation
  • When saving a project with one STL for the first time, that STL's name is now the default name.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed auto support generation of 1% to generate more supports than 100% while still missing needed areas of support.
  • Fixed auto support popup from closing while still generating supports.
  • Fixed auto supports from crashing the program.
  • Fixed "Set Control Preferences" popup and "Set Support Settings" popup from staying open after the program is closed.
  • Fixed history material quality not being displayed as translated.
  • Fixed spin box from preventing users to input angles with hundredth precision.

1.0.18


New Features

  • Added Korean translation.
  • Added French translation.
  • Added Chinese translation.
  • Updated German translation.
  • Updated Portuguese translation.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where a logfile may have failed to download.
  • Fixed an issue where the undo redo may have become out of sync, which would load the wrong size of an STL.
  • Modified spinner to be less memory intensive.
  • "Snap to Floor" and "Snap to Foundation" should now work as expected.
  • Changed print editor text fields to prevent instances where text may have gone missing. (the text fields that define a models position/rotation/etc or a support length and size).
  • Changed reset orientation code to perform a snap to floor/foundation when complete.

1.0.15


New Features

  • Limited maximum size of "busy" spinner.
  • Changed notation of X & Y rotation to A and B to reflect is model centric and not global coordinates
  • Added feature for custom material settings to support 3rd party resins
  • Added Dutch translation
  • Added Italian translation
  • Added a warning for printers that have firmware too outdated for custom materials.
  • Added user settings page with options: invert scroll, invert camera drag, disable left click, set default tool
  • Added Custom Supports settings page for users to define their own light, medium, heavy supports.
  • Model names will highlight red when the software doesn't think they are attached to the build table.
  • User can Print Preview slices even if they don't have the STL for the model if the model was previously sliced.
  • User can now minimize the program while it is slicing or adding a large model.
  • User can lock axis while orienting by holding down shift or ctrl

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that could prevent switching to english translation.
  • Fixed bug with model position z not displaying the correct number when snapped to floor.
  • Fixed Mac issue where the Print Previewer would become unusable after going to full screen.

1.0.12


New Features

  • Updated Japanese translations
  • Changed Duplicate so that prints will pick a random spot on the build table if there is not room for them to fit.
  • Made duplicate function select newly duplicated object
  • Added ability to drop STL or CPJ files onto B9C2 while running.
  • Removed “Analyze after slicing” check box in the Print Editor

1.0.11


New Features

  • Added a confirmation pop-up to confirm firmware update with user before proceeding.
  • Reworked dialogs in print editor for usability.
  • Attempting to open a second instance of the program will now "attempt" to bring the first to the front, and pass it a clicked file.
  • Simplified the save structure in the print editor
  • Allow upload, download, and delete when in print finished state
  • Added dialog that tells the user the printer is full when uploading a print
  • Added batch selection for some tools when holding ctrl down.
  • Removed "is already running" popup

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a support issue when a support was told to "make vertical" - the bottom of the support would be floating.
  • Fixed issues caused by exporting nothing in the Print Editor
  • Fixed issue caused by opening or importing an empty file
  • Fixed support selection from list when using all languages
  • Fixed issue where printers would be missing a status icon

1.0.8


New Features

  • Added Change Log
  • Added Portuguese Translations
  • Added new icons to Print Editor
  • Added "Import CPJ" - Allows users to import another project file into their existing project file.
  • Can now change printer name from Print Manager
  • Added "Machine Time Tracking" to Printer
  • Changed Print Manager Popups to be one size.
  • Changed highlight color for tab selection.
  • Made printing percentage text smaller on printer.

Bug Fixes

  • Changed how supports are loaded to fix the "Missing Support Bug" Note that corrupted files must be re-supported, they can not be repaired.