Difference between revisions of "3D VIEW"

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−	Use the mouse cursor to rotate the view.	+	When the '''Rotate''' button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse rotates the view. Alternatively, clicking the right mouse button is a shortcut to this function.
	[[File:3D View-Rotate-example.gif]]		[[File:3D View-Rotate-example.gif]]
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−	Use the mouse cursor to move the view.	+	When the '''Move''' button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse moves the view. Alternatively, clicking the middle mouse button (if present) is a shortcut to this function.
	[[File:3D View-Move-example.gif]]		[[File:3D View-Move-example.gif]]
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−	Use the mouse cursor to zoom in and out.	+	When the '''Zoom''' button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse zooms the view. Alternatively, scrolling the middle mouse button (if present) is a shortcut to this function.
	[[File:3D View-Zoom-example.gif]]		[[File:3D View-Zoom-example.gif]]

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Revision as of 12:23, 21 January 2016

3D View has tools for scaling and rotating models, as well as Advanced Plating.

The 3D View panel can be popped out into its own window.

View Controls

The View Controls bar allows the user to manipulate the view in 3D.

Reset View

Restores the default view angle (as shown in the 3D View screenshot)

Rotate

When the Rotate button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse rotates the view. Alternatively, clicking the right mouse button is a shortcut to this function.

Move

When the Move button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse moves the view. Alternatively, clicking the middle mouse button (if present) is a shortcut to this function.

Zoom

When the Zoom button is selected, the left mouse button and movement of the mouse zooms the view. Alternatively, scrolling the middle mouse button (if present) is a shortcut to this function.

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

Checking this box will cause MatterControl to open the operating system's folder manager to the location in which the outputted file was saved after the export is complete.