Prusaslicer: Properties unreadable, Windows 10, dark themes.

[promacjoe]

Version

_Version of PrusaSlicer used goes here_
2.1.0 Win64

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Operating system type + version

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Windows 10, fully updated.

3D printer brand / version + firmware version (if known)

_What 3D printer brand / version are you printing on, is it a stock model or did you modify the printer, what firmware is running on your printer, version of the firmware #s_
Program UI problem, Not related to 3D printer.

Behavior

• _Describe the problem_ Properties with unreadable, when using Windows 10 dark themes.
• _Steps needed to reproduce the problem_ Windows accessibility options, dark themes.
  
  
  
  • _If this is a command-line slicing issue, include the options used_
  
  

• _Expected Results_ System should be readable for all individuals, including the visually impaired.
  If you are going to use system font colors, use system background colors as well. It's a stupid mistake that Too many programmers make.

• _Actual Results_

  • _Screenshots from __PrusaSlicer__ preview are preferred_

_Is this a new feature request?_

Project File (.3MF) where problem occurs

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[Jebtrix]

I see no affect of Dark mode in Windows 10 with PrusaSlicer. Can you provide a screenshot and possibly what settings you changed in Windows?

[promacjoe]

Let me guess, that's what I would have to be doing if I wanted to use your program. Since no explanation of any of these settings are readable on my computer.
I'm not wishing to sound sarcastic, but it is very annoying to try to use a program, That the text is the same color as the background. I am not a programmer, but I have done some programming. And I know how easy this mistake can be made. But if you're legally blind like I am, you would know how often this situation comes up. And it is frustrating. If you are going to use system colors for your fonts, use system colors for your backgrounds.

[Jebtrix]

That is accessibility High Contrast Black. I wouldn't consider that a Dark theme in the traditional sense. You are the first to bring it to the attention of the devs. They have already dealt with colorblind problems in the past #1986 so they are receptive to importance of accessibility. I see nothing in my question that provoked such a tone. Devs here are pretty great, I'm sure they will handle this with the consideration it deserves.

[promacjoe]

I'm sorry if I sounded sarcastic, but my frustration for this type of problem is showing. I am using one of the standard Windows 10 accessibility themes. There is nothing special about it. But this has been a ongoing problem for years. This problem even exist in some programs designed for the Partially blind. And my complaints seem to be ignored. Sometimes I think it will take an act of Congress to fix this problem, but they seem to be too busy conducting a witchhunt. Again my apologies. And I appreciate any help you can give.

[ghost]

Any news from devs? There is more people (including me) who needs to use windows high contrast theme. I am partially visual impairment user and white&light backgrounds are kryptonite for my eyes. Currently Prusaslicer is nightmare to use and it is big disappoint when you have Prusa printer but cant use prusaslicer.

I have seen some pics from Prusaslicer mac version which supports dark mode and it looks good. I wish we get that to Windows version soon. Or better support for windows high contrast themes.

[bubnikv]

Sorry, but there is no support from Microsoft for Win32 and dark mode. Once
Microsoft implements Win32 dark mode support, we will implement support
into PrusaSlicer.

I am sorry, but implementing the high contrast mode is much more work than
it seems, we will not do that for PrusaSlicer 2.2.0 release.

pá 20. 3. 2020 v 16:34 odesílatel F3fxcG53dzv [e-mail]
napsal:

Any news from devs? There is more people (including me) who needs to use
windows high contrast theme. I am partially visual impairment user and
white&light backgrounds are kryptonite for my eyes. Currently Prusaslicer
is nightmare to use and it is big disappoint when you have Prusa printer
but cant use prusaslicer.

I have seen some pics from Prusaslicer mac version which supports dark
mode and it looks good. I wish we get that to Windows version soon. Or
better support for windows high contrast themes.

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[ghost]

Ok, sorry to hear but i keep fingers crossed.

Btw, older SlicerPE versions works well with high contrast themes, what is changed?

[bubnikv]

I am not sure, but we had a hard time implementing support for high resolution displays. There was a huge amount of changes around the UI code since Slic3r PE.

[ghost]

Ok, thanks for your replies. It might be better to wait Microsoft dark mode APIs and then make dark mode available which overrides high contrast theme. Dark mode is not that good as high contrast theme is but dark mode is thousand times better than white backgrounds.

In best case there should be both, dark mode and support for high contrast themes. Then visual impairment (and other users too) user can select from app settings which one works better. But i am happy if either option is supported in near future.

[fernandex00]

Hi, is there any update for this?I can't find any info about win32 apps theme support from windows

[ghost]

For me it looks like a Prusa devs are bit lazy when blaming Microsoft about that API. It is not that hard to create an option for a dark theme or studying and try what windows high contrast theme is and fine tune colors to for it. Even a temporary dark theme would be nice until Microsoft fixes their dark mode APIs, if that never happens.