A guide to add a simple menu?

fanofcc

Hello all!

I trying to add a simple menu in to LCD which will active a Gcode (example: G32 S2;...) when clicked.

But the uimenu.h is total heating my brain.

Anyone here can tell me a simple example how to add a menu in to the LCD menu and assign a Gcode with it?

Thanks you very much!

RAyWB

If you want to add a function , there are several files affected.

assign function to a number in ui.h :

#define UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE 139 //number is from my assignment

generate function in ui.cpp :

case UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE:
if(!allowMoves) return UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE;
UI_STATUS_UPD_F(Com::translatedF(UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_ID));
GCode::executeFString(PSTR("G29 S2\n"));
break;

correct numbers in uilang.h

#define NUM_TRANSLATED_WORDS 268 //original is 267

//change numbers for TextID in uilang.h

#define UI_TEXT_Z_OFFSET_ID 265 // original
#define UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_ID 266 // ADD
#define UI_TEXT_DBG_ENDSTOP_ID 267 // "EndStop:%dp" //change number from 266 t0 267

//add function text in uilang.h !! for all languages !!

#define UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_EN "Start Z-Probe" // last line of english translation
#define UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_DE "Start Z-Probe" // last line of german translation

//and so on for all languages

//in uilang.cpp : !! also for all languages dont forget the changes of ending _EN _DE and so on
//add :
TRANS(UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_EN);

FUI_TEXT_Z_OFFSET_EN, //keep original
FUI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_EN, // insert
FUI_TEXT_DBG_ENDSTOP_EN //keep original

//in uimenu.h search for// **** Qick menu and insert :

// **** Quick menu

#if Z_PROBE_PIN>=0

UI_MENU_ACTIONCOMMAND_T(ui_menu_z_probe, UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_ID, UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE)
#define MENU_Z_PROBE_COUNT 1
#define MENU_Z_PROBE_ENTRY ,&ui_menu_z_probe
#else
#define MENU_Z_PROBE_COUNT 0
#define MENU_Z_PROBE_ENTRY
#endif

//search for #define UI_MENU_QUICK and replace the text

#define UI_MENU_QUICK {UI_MENU_ADDCONDBACK &ui_menu_home_all MENU_Z_PROBE_ENTRY BABY_ENTRY ,&ui_menu_quick_speedmultiply,&ui_menu_quick_flowmultiply UI_TOOGLE_LIGHT_ENTRY UI_CHANGE_FIL_ENT,&ui_menu_quick_preheat_pla,&ui_menu_quick_preheat_abs,&ui_menu_quick_cooldown,&ui_menu_quick_origin,&ui_menu_quick_stopstepper MENU_PSON_ENTRY DEBUG_PRINT_EXTRA}
UI_MENU(ui_menu_quick, UI_MENU_QUICK, 8 + BABY_CNT + UI_MENU_BACKCNT + MENU_PSON_COUNT + DEBUG_PRINT_COUNT + UI_TOGGLE_LIGHT_COUNT+MENU_Z_PROBE_COUNT + UI_CHANGE_FIL_CNT)

i hope i didn´t forget anything... it´s runnig great on my printer

best regards

fanofcc

Great! I'll try as soon as i can.

Thanks you very very muech!

RAyWB

If everything is ok you´ll find the z-probe in quick menu , should be menu point after homing

fanofcc

Thanks you!

I just tried with a LCD controller and it worked like a charm. I'll test on my machine tomorrow!

Thanks you, Ray!

fanofcc

Hello, RAyWB. Today i use repetier v0.92.9 with your modifications. The Z - Probing menu appear correct but when i use the menu, my Delta just go to Home and then restart.

Do you have any ideal?

Thanks!

RAyWB

i have no experience with delta , but i use also v 0.92.9 with that modification on cartesian machine and no problems.
are you shure you did the modification correct?.
what does your printer when you send G29 S2 by Host?

fanofcc

I send G32 S2 fine from Repetier Host. I created a gcode file in SD card with G32 S2 only for leveling from my Machine.

RAyWB

check code again if you did all modifications
on my printer it works on 0.92.8 and 0.92.9

fanofcc

Hello, RayWB. Can you show me again where to put the:

case UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE: if(!allowMoves) return UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE; UI_STATUS_UPD_F(Com::translatedF(UI_TEXT_Z_PROBE_ID)); GCode::executeFString(PSTR("G29 S2\n")); break;

Thanks you :)

fanofcc

I tried again but still hang on when click on Z-Probe on LCD menu. I use 128x64 Full Graphic Smart Controller.

Here is my firmware: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3jY5m-ty2usX3JpS3dkZTlQVlU</div>

RAyWB

ok, so as i´m very busy at the moment i´ll check it on weekend

fanofcc

Thanks you. I'm looking for you :)

RAyWB

just take a look at the ui stuff from here :

https://github.com/RAyWB/Giovanni_Due_050516 it´s the code for my machine, Z.probe running well

especially look at location of the "case UI_ACTION_Z_PROBE:"

i just don´t understand why you changed position from the running version you had...

just compare your files( easiest is to use something like winmerge to compare files)

fanofcc

Thansk you, Raywb. I'll try soon ;)

AndreasMaeder

Hi,

I successfully implemented your code. Tanks for the guide!

But I'm still wondering what the "MENU_Z_PROBE_COUNT " in uimenu.h is up to...

Could you please explain that?

Thank you