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MatterHackers: /* Printing a 3D Object */

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‎Printing a 3D Object

MatterHackers: /* Managing the Print Queue */

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‎Managing the Print Queue

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−	~~[[File:Brain Teal.png\|right\|400px]]~~<big><center>'''Manage 3D prints with MatterControl!'''</center></big>	+	<big><center>'''Manage 3D prints with MatterControl!'''</center></big>

	'''MatterControl''' is an all-in-one desktop 3D printing software application created by MatterHackers, Inc. to '''organize''' and '''manage''' 3D prints. It features an intuitive approach to 3D printing, allowing users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, preview and manipulate designs, as well as an integrated library which enables users to organize and search their design files.		'''MatterControl''' is an all-in-one desktop 3D printing software application created by MatterHackers, Inc. to '''organize''' and '''manage''' 3D prints. It features an intuitive approach to 3D printing, allowing users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, preview and manipulate designs, as well as an integrated library which enables users to organize and search their design files.

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 '''MatterControl''' is an all-in-one desktop 3D printing software application created by MatterHackers, Inc. to '''organize''' and '''manage''' 3D prints. It features an intuitive approach to 3D printing, allowing users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, preview and manipulate designs, as well as an integrated library which enables users to organize and search their design files.
-MatterControl is currently available for Windows/PC (Vista and above), Mac OS X (10.7+) and Linux. Check out http://www.mattercontrol.com for more details.
+MatterControl is currently available for Windows/PC (Vista and above), Mac OS X (10.7+) and Linux (Ubuntu and Mint). Check out http://www.mattercontrol.com for more details.
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 This tutorial is a quick how-to guide for '''new users'''. It will cover:

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 When opening the application you will see a grey bar at the top of the window. Select 'Connect to a Printer'. If you have connected to this printer before, you should be able to select it from the list in the pop-up window (which will disappear after selection), and it will appear in the grey bar of the application's screen. To complete the connection process, select 'Connect' in the top left corner.
-[[File:Getting started1.png|framed|center|Editing a printer: Step 1 (left) and 2 (right).]]
+[[File:Getting started1.png|framed|right|Editing a printer: Step 1 (left) and 2 (right).]]
 If you are unable to connect for any reason - ensure that your printer is turned on and connected, select 'Connect to a Printer', toggle edit mode, select the 'Edit' link next to your recently added printer, and double check the settings.
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 If it is not your first time connecting a printer, this will bring you to a list of printers that you have previously set up with the computer. Connect your printer via USB cable and turn it on. Select the printer you wish to connect to.
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 == Printing a 3D Object ==
-[[File:Getting started2.png|center|framed|Printing a 3D object with MatterControl.]]
+[[File:Getting started2.png|right|framed|Printing a 3D object with MatterControl.]]
 To print a 3D object using MatterControl, you'll first need an object to print. Press the 'Add' button, either at the bottom of the Queue or near the top of the application. A file dialog will open allowing you to select a .STL, .AMF or .GCODE file. Once you've selected a file, it will be added to your Queue and available for printing.
 To begin a print, check to make sure that the bed is clear, then press 'Print'. You can pause or cancel a print by selecting 'Pause' or 'Cancel' once the print has begun. After a print has finished, you can choose to reprint the object or select 'Done' to remove it from your print queue.
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 == Managing the Queue ==
-[[File:Getting started3.png|center|framed|Multiple items in the Queue.]]
+[[File:Getting started3.png|right|framed|Multiple items in the Queue.]]
 You can add objects to your print queue individually or you can select multiple files in the file dialog that appears once the ‘Add’ button is clicked. You can drag and drop single or multiple files into your queue at any time. You can remove individual files within your queue by clicking the 'Remove' button on a queue item, or by selecting a queue item in edit mode and then selecting the 'Remove' button at the bottom of your queue. Alternatively, to delete your entire queue at once, you can navigate to the ‘Queue’ menu in the bottom of the queue and select ‘Remove All’.
 '''See also:''' [[Queue]]
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 == Previewing an Object ==
-[[File:Getting started4.png|center|framed|MatterControl lets you preview your part and shows in detail how it will be printed.]]
+[[File:Getting started4.png|right|framed|MatterControl lets you preview your part and shows in detail how it will be printed.]]
 You can preview a part at any time by clicking on the part's icon - an automatically generated silhouette of the part as it will appear from the top looking down. Clicking the part's icon will open the preview window. If available, a rotatable, zoom-able 3D representation of how your part will be printed will appear in the 3D View. Certain types of files (such as pre-generated .gcode files) cannot be previewed in this way. For more information, visit [[3D View]].
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 '''See also:''' [[3D View]], [[Layer View]]
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 == Temperature and Movement Controls ==
-[[File:Getting started5.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started5.png|right]]
 Outside of printing you may want to manually control some of the functions of your printer. To access these controls, select the 'Settings' button and select 'Controls'.
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 '''See also:''' [[Controls]]
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 == Automatic Bed Leveling Controls ==
-[[File:Getting started6.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started6.png|right]]
 When selecting the 'Options' tab,under 'Hardware Settings' there is a section titled 'Automatic Print Leveling'. Here, we can actuate the Automatic Print Leveling feature. This walks you through a process where your printer becomes pre-calibrated at its most level so that, with every print thereafter, the printer will correct itself in such a way that every print will always be level. You can read more about this feature in-depth, as well as watch videos of it working, on the [[Bed Leveling]] page.
 '''See also:''' [[Options/Software Print Leveling]]
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 == Tuning Adjustment Printer Controls ==
-[[File:Getting started7.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started7.png|right]]
 While printing, the Tuning Adjustment meters allow you to adjust the speed of the extruder as well as the amount of filament being extruded. This can be helpful if you realize mid-print that the extruder is moving too fast for the filament to stick or if not enough filament is being extruded. These are the only settings you can adjust during a print; otherwise, you have to cancel the print, adjust the settings, and start over.
 '''See also:''' [[Controls/Tuning Adjustment]]
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 == Settings ==
-[[File:Getting started8.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started8.png|right]]
 Slicing is the process of turning your digital 3D model into instructions that your 3D printer can use to print an object. In MatterControl slicing is done on an 'as-needed' basis based on your current slicing settings. To modify your slice settings, click on the 'Advanced Controls' link and select 'Slice Settings'.
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 '''See also:''' [[Settings]]
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 == Show All Settings / User Level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) ==
-[[File:Getting started9.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started9.png|right]]
 From the 'Settings' screen, a drop down box allows for selection of the printer user level. These levels are Basic, Standard and Advanced.
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-[[File:Getting started10.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started10.png|right]]
 For clarification on any of the extra settings, select 'Show Help', which will have a short description under every one. For further clarification, check out these slice settings articles:
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 '''See also:''' [[Settings#Settings Level Menu]]
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 == Customization ==
 You can change the accent color to match your preference by selecting 'Options' under the 'Settings' tab in the top right corner of the main screen.
-[[File:Getting started11.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started11.png|right]]
-[[File:Getting started12.png|center]]
+[[File:Getting started12.png|right]]
 '''See also:''' [[Options/Theme]]

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 '''See also:''' [[3D View]], [[Layer View]]
-== Printer Controls - Temperature and Movement ==
+== Temperature and Movement Controls ==
 [[File:Getting started5.png|center]]
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 '''See also:''' [[Controls]]
-== Printer Controls - Automatic Bed Leveling ==
+== Automatic Bed Leveling Controls ==
 [[File:Getting started6.png|center]]
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 '''See also:''' [[Options/Software Print Leveling]]
-== Printer Controls - Tuning Adjustment ==
+== Tuning Adjustment Printer Controls ==
 [[File:Getting started7.png|center]]

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 '''MatterControl''' is an all-in-one desktop 3D printing software application created by MatterHackers, Inc. to '''organize''' and '''manage''' 3D prints. It features an intuitive approach to 3D printing, allowing users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, preview and manipulate designs, as well as an integrated library which enables users to organize and search their design files.
-MatterControl is currently available for Windows/PC (XP and above), Mac OS X (10.7+) and Linux. Check out http://www.mattercontrol.com for more details.
+MatterControl is currently available for Windows/PC (Vista and above), Mac OS X (10.7+) and Linux. Check out http://www.mattercontrol.com for more details.
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 This tutorial is a quick how-to guide for '''new users'''. It will cover:

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-'''''A brief guide to managing your 3D prints with MatterControl.'''''
+[[File:Brain Teal.png|right|400px]]<big><center>'''Manage 3D prints with MatterControl!'''</center></big>
-MatterControl is an all-in-one desktop 3D printing software application created by MatterHackers, Inc to organize and manage 3D prints. MatterControl features an intuitive approach to 3D printing, allowing users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, preview and manipulate designs, as well as integrating a library that enables users to organize and search their design files.  MatterControl is currently available for Windows/PC (XP and above), Mac OS X (10.7+) and Linux.  Check out <nowiki>http://www.mattercontrol.com</nowiki> for more details.
+'''MatterControl''' is an all-in-one desktop 3D printing software application created by MatterHackers, Inc. to '''organize''' and '''manage''' 3D prints. It features an intuitive approach to 3D printing, allowing users to queue multiple parts for printing without pre-slicing, preview and manipulate designs, as well as an integrated library which enables users to organize and search their design files.
-This page is a quick how-to guide to help you get started. In this tutorial, we will cover:
+MatterControl is currently available for Windows/PC (XP and above), Mac OS X (10.7+) and Linux. Check out http://www.mattercontrol.com for more details.
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 You can add objects to your print queue individually or you can select multiple files in the file dialog that appears once the ‘Add’ button is clicked. You can drag and drop single or multiple files into your queue at any time. You can remove individual files within your queue by clicking the 'Remove' button on a queue item, or by selecting a queue item in edit mode and then selecting the 'Remove' button at the bottom of your queue. Alternatively, to delete your entire queue at once, you can navigate to the ‘Queue’ menu in the bottom of the queue and select ‘Remove All’.
 == Previewing an Object ==
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 Parts can also be previewed in [[Layer View]] - a layer-by-layer representation of how the 3D printer will construct your object. The Layer View is dependent on your current print settings and is only generated on demand - to create the layer view with your current settings click the 'Generate' button.
 == Printer Controls - Temperature and Movement ==
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 :To move your printer manually, select the desired axis (this may differ by printer, but generally z is up and down) and either add or reduce position. You can adjust the movement increment by selecting the amount at the bottom of the movement controls.  To 'home' your printer on all axes, select the 'All' button to the right of the home icon. To 'home' a single axis, select the appropriate button to the right of the home icon.
 == Printer Controls - Automatic Bed Leveling ==
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 When selecting the 'Options' tab,under 'Hardware Settings' there is a section titled 'Automatic Print Leveling'. Here, we can actuate the Automatic Print Leveling feature. This walks you through a process where your printer becomes pre-calibrated at its most level so that, with every print thereafter, the printer will correct itself in such a way that every print will always be level. You can read more about this feature in-depth, as well as watch videos of it working, on the [[Bed Leveling]] page.
 == Printer Controls - Tuning Adjustment ==
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 While printing, the Tuning Adjustment meters allow you to adjust the speed of the extruder as well as the amount of filament being extruded. This can be helpful if you realize mid-print that the extruder is moving too fast for the filament to stick or if not enough filament is being extruded. These are the only settings you can adjust during a print; otherwise, you have to cancel the print, adjust the settings, and start over.
 == Settings ==
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 If you modify your slice settings while connected to a specific printer you have the option to 'Save' or 'Revert'. Unsaved changes will still be used in your current prints, but not they will not be saved when the application is closed. When you 'Revert' the slice settings you restore them to the latest saved state.
 == Show All Settings / User Level (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) ==
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 [[File:Getting started9.png|center]]
-From the 'Settings' screen, a drop down box allows for selection of the printer user level. These levels are Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
+From the 'Settings' screen, a drop down box allows for selection of the printer user level. These levels are Basic, Standard and Advanced.
 *Basic mode allows for minor adjustments to the print, like layer height, fill density, and chose to use support material and rafts. It is useful for beginners.
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 :[https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/slice-settings-explained-part-2 SLICE SETTINGS EXPLAINED - PART 2]
 :[https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/slice-settings-explained---part-3 SLICE SETTINGS EXPLAINED - PART 3]
 == Customization ==
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 [[File:Getting started12.png|center]]
 [[Category:General Information]]