The second Release Candidate of our new software for CNC users — MillMage — is available for download now!
This is the first release candidate update that includes many bug fixes and tweaks.
Existing Feature Updates
- warning fix
- Automatically switch to the Move panel and activate the Overrides tab (if supported for the current machine) when a CNC job is first started.
- Allow un-modified media buttons as hotkeys
- Add Advanced GCode Options tab to New Device Wizard.
- Let the preview play nicer with other threads
- made op move/copy/delete buttons a little larger
Bug Fixes
- Stepover percentage was not being properly handled in the Op UI
- Fix issue with edit tools being disabled until a new tool is selected, when selecting tool from an operation settings dialog.
- grblHAL should support split jobs
User Interface Updates
- Increased text size for speed override headings and percentages.
- Changed dark red text on “Additional” tab of Device Settings window to an appropriate theme color to improve readability on dark themes.
- Improved margins, spacing and text styling for Custom GCode Options in Device Settings.
- Fixed bug causing partial theme change if Windows theme is changed while app is running.
- New axes selection images were added XYZ Probe Wizard.
Miscellaneous
- Don’t show focus z or raster blocks
A new first-use video has also been released, check it out here for a walkthrough from downloading MillMage to getting your machine set up:
As a reminder, Release Candidates are versions of our software that we consider very stable, and nearly ready for final release, but still require a short period of public testing before we make them official.
To help you get started with MillMage, we’ve also been hard at work documenting its features. You can view our documentation here, but please note that it, too, is in a “nearly ready” state, and don’t hesitate to offer feedback (or point out our typos).
- Check out our Fact Sheet for information on MillMage’s capabilities and machine compatibility.
- See MillMage for LightBurn Users for information on some crucial differences between MillMage and LightBurn.
- Visit the Get Started section for our beginner guide, from installation to first time set up. We’ll soon be expanding this section to include a step-by-step guide on completing your first project with MillMage, a simple catch all tray.
Before you head off to explore MillMage, there are a couple more things you need to know:
To start using MillMage, you’ll need to activate a 30 day trial. If the Release Candidate period lasts longer than 30 days, don’t worry, you’ll be able to extend the trial in the same window you first activated it.
In order to safely and effectively operate your machine with MillMage, you will require a firm understanding of CNC fundamentals and best practices. If you’re a CNC beginner, please consult your machine’s manufacturer for resources on getting started with your specific hardware.
Once you’re up and running, let us know what you think — we can’t wait to hear your feedback!
Please report any unexpected behavior in the MillMage Software Questions section of our forum, including screenshots and as much detail as possible. For hardware compatibility questions, ask in the MillMage Hardware Compatibility section.
FAQ: MillMage will be USD$199, marked down to $149 at launch.
