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Revision as of 10:11, 22 January 2016

Edit mode when more than one extruder is present.
Edit mode allows the user to make minor changes to the model currently loaded in 3D View.

View Controls

Edit mode View Controls function much the same way as in the rest of 3D View, with the exception of the addition of the Select Part tool.

Select Part

Edit-View Controls.png

The Select Part tool allows the user to perform two functions:

  • select a part by clicking on it
  • move a part around on the X and Y axes on the bed by clicking and holding while moving the mouse.

Once selected, the part will display slightly brighter and a 3D black arrow icon (Edit-Arrow.png will appear above.

Edit-Select Part-example.gif

ROTATE

A model rotated around the X Axis, 45 degrees at a time.
The ROTATE function allows the user to rotate the model a specific number of degrees around a specified axis.

Edit-Rotate.png

Degrees

Enter the number of degrees to rotate the model.

Axes buttons

Click the button for the axis around which to rotate the model to perform the rotation.

Align to Bed

Will cause MatterControl to attempt to bring the part down flat, adjacent to the bed. Useful for resetting the position of the model.


SCALE

A model scaled to 1, 2, then 3 times its size.
The SCALE section allows the user to change the size of the model.

Edit-Scale.png

Ratio

The Ratio field allows the user to specify a positive whole or decimal number which will be multiplied by the existing model's dimensions.

Presets

The Ratio field has several presets for common translations:

  • mm to in (.0393)
  • in to mm (25.4)
  • mm to cm (.1)
  • cm to mm (10)
  • reset (1)

X

The X field allows for direct specification of the dimension of the model's size along the X axis.

Y

The Y field allows for direct specification of the dimension of the model's size along the Y axis.

Z

The Z field allows for direct specification of the dimension of the model's size along the Z axis.

Lock Ratio

If checked, the Lock Ratio option maintains the ratio of the model's dimensions relative to each other. For example, if a model's dimensions are X:20, Y:20, Z:50 and the Y value is changed to 10, X becomes 10 and Z becomes 25 automatically.


MIRROR

A model mirrored over the Z axis.
The MIRROR section allows the user to translate a model over an axis.

Edit-Mirror.png

X

Click the X button to translate the model over the X axis.

Y

Click the 'Y button to translate the model over the Y axis.

Z

Click the Z button to translate the model over the Z axis.


MATERIALS

Two aligned models: one to be printed with Extruder 1 and the other with Extruder 2.
The MATERIALS section allows the user to specify which extruder will be used to print a model.

This section is shown only when the Extruder Count setting is set to a value greater than 1.

See also: Multi-Extrusion

Edit-Materials.png

DISPLAY

The DISPLAY section allows the user to toggle certain visual options.

Edit-Display.png

Show Print Bed

If enabled, the graphical print bed is displayed.

Edit-Show Print Bed-example.gif

Show Print Area

If enabled, a translucent box appears to indicate the build volume. The box's height is set by the Build Height setting.

Edit-Show Print Area-example.gif

Shaded

Shows only the faces of the model.

Outlines

Shows the faces and lines of a model, but does not include lines which connect vertices of single flat polygons.

Polygons

Shows all faces and lines of a model, including all lines which connect vertices of single flat polygons.

Cycling between Shaded, Outlines, and Polygons.


Insert

3D View-Insert.png

Opens the operating system file manager so a model file can be selected for addition to any existing models in the current view.

Ungroup

Edit-Ungroup.png

Separates unconnected models. This is typically used if multiple models are loaded into MatterControl as part of one STL file.

Once ungrouped, the models can be selected and edited individually.

Group

Edit-Group.png

Combines all models currently displayed. The combined "model" can then be selected and edited as a whole.

Align

Edit-Align.png

Moves ungrouped models into a grid pattern relative to the currently selected model, then group all models.

Arrange

Edit-Arrange.png

Centers all models in a grid pattern.

Copy

Edit-Copy.png

Makes a copy of the currently selected model.

Remove

Edit-Remove.png

Deletes the currently selected model.

Cancel

If unsaved changes have been made, the user is prompted.
Edit-Cancel.png

Exits Edit mode. The user is prompted to save any unsaved changes.

Save

Edit-Save.png

Saves changes to the model.

Save As

The Save New Design window.
Edit-Save-As.png

Prompts the user to save changes to a different file in a specified location.

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