v12.24.04b

FDM Cost Calculator v12.24.04b Release Notes

What's New:

1. Custom Filament Selector Enhancements
   You can now seamlessly switch between predefined filament brands and the "Custom" option.
   "Custom" is always selectable, even after switching to a predefined brand, ensuring flexibility for unique filament setups.

2. Improved Filament Data Inputs
   Replaced Price per kg with Price per Roll, making pricing more user-friendly and intuitive.
   Added labels and reordered inputs for clarity:
   Roll Weight (grams) specifies the total weight of the filament roll.
   Filament Used for Print (grams) highlights the amount of filament used in the current calculation.

3. Post-Processing Cost Inputs
   Introduced a new section to account for post-processing work:
   Post-Processing Hours: Enter the number of hours spent.
   Hourly Rate: Define the cost per hour for post-processing.
   These costs are factored into the total suggested pricing.

4. Calculation Enhancements
   Added a new field in the totals section:
   Suggested Price with Post-Processing: Combines markup and post-processing costs for a comprehensive suggested price.

5. Platform-Specific Improvements
   Windows: Suppressed the terminal/command prompt window for a cleaner release build experience.
   macOS: Bundled the app as a .app package, ensuring it launches as a native macOS application without a terminal window.

Fixes:
Resolved an issue with Price per Roll being incorrectly calculated for predefined filaments. Prices are now scaled dynamically based on roll weight.
Improved user experience for filament brand and material selection, ensuring accurate resets when switching to "Custom."

Installation Instructions:

Windows:
Download the .exe file from the release page.
If you see a security warning when trying to run it, follow these steps to unblock the file:
Right-click on the .exe file.
Select Properties.
In the General tab, look for the message:
"This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer."
Check the box for Unblock and click OK.
You can now run the application by double-clicking the file.
Run the application directly—no terminal window will appear.

macOS:
Download the .zip file containing the .app bundle from the release page.
Unzip the file.
Run the following command in Terminal to remove the quarantine flag:
xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /path/to/fdm_cost_calculator.app
Double-click the .app to launch it.

Known Issues
macOS: The app is unsigned, which may cause a "cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" message. Follow the instructions above to run the app.

v12.24.03b

Dynamic scrolling and sizing adjustments

v12.24.02b

Add multi color and multi filament print options to better calculate costs

v12.24.01b

First release, basic functionality