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It is accessed by clicking the [[File:3D View.png]] icon in the pane on the right side of the MatterControl main screen. | It is accessed by clicking the [[File:3D View.png]] icon in the pane on the right side of the MatterControl main screen. | ||
| − | The pane can be [[Pop out|popped out]] into its own window. [[File:Pop out.png]] | + | The pane can be [[Pop out|popped out]] into its own window. [[File:Pop out.png|link=Pop out]] |
== [[View Controls]] == | == [[View Controls]] == | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 9 February 2016
3D View allows the user to preview and make changes to a model or multiple models in a 3D environment.
It is accessed by clicking the 
icon in the pane on the right side of the MatterControl main screen.
The pane can be popped out into its own window. 
Contents
View Controls
View Controls is a set of tools which allow the user to manipulate the view and/or models currently displayed.
In 3D View, the following tools are avaiable:
- Reset View
- Rotate
- Move
- Zoom
- Select Part (only in Edit mode)
Insert
The Insert button opens the operating system file manager so a model file can be selected for addition to any existing models in the current view.
3D View automatically enters Edit mode once a file is loaded.
Edit
The Edit button enters Edit mode, where the user can make minor alterations to the model.
Export...
The Export... button opens the File export options dialog box which allows the user to export the model in one of several formats.
Export as STL
Saves the model(s) currently in 3D View as its own .stl model file.
Export as AMF
Saves the model(s) currently in 3D View as its own .amf model file.
Export as G-Code
Slices the model(s) currently in 3D View using the slice settings currently selected and saves the output as a .gcode file.
Export as X3G
Slices the model(s) currently in 3D View using the slice settings currently selected and saves the output as a .x3g file.
Show file in folder after save
