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[[File:3dmodelview3D View-ss.png|noneright|frame|<center>'''3D View''' with a Calibration Box model loaded.</center>]]
3D View is accessible by clicking on the part preview window in the print queue. From here, you have access to has tools for scaling and rotating toolsmodels, as well as [[Advanced Plating]].
The 3D View panel can be [[Pop out|popped out]] into its own window. [[File:Pop out.png]]
== View Controls ==
[[File:3D View-Controls.png]]
The View Controls bar allows the user to manipulate the view in 3D.
=== Reset View ===
[[File:3D View-Controls-Reset.png]]
Restores the default view angle (as shown in the [[:File:3D View-ss.png|3D View screenshot]])
=== Rotate ===
[[File:3D View-Controls-Rotate.png]]
Use the mouse cursor to rotate the view.
[[File:3D View-Rotate-example.gif]]
=== Move ===
[[File:3D View-Controls-Move.png]]
Use the mouse cursor to move the view.
[[File:3D View-Move-example.gif]]
=== Zoom ===
[[File:3D View-Controls-Zoom.png]]
Use the mouse cursor to zoom in and out.
[[File:3D View-Zoom-example.gif]]
== Insert ==
[[File:3D_View-Insert.png]]
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 [[3D View/Edit|Edit mode]] once a file is loaded.
== [[Edit]] ==
[[File:3D_View--Edit.png]]
The Edit button enters [[3D View/Edit|Edit mode]], where the user can make minor alterations to the model.
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== Export... ==
[[File:3D_View-Export-window.png|right|framed|<center>The '''Export...''' window.]]
[[File:3D_View-Export.png]]
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 [[Settings|slice settings]] currently selected and saves the output as a .gcode file.
=== [[Export_G-Code_as_X3G|Export as X3G]] ===
Slices the model(s) currently in 3D View using the [[Settings|slice settings]] currently selected and saves the output as a .x3g file.
=== Show file in folder after save ===
[[File:3D_View-Export-Show_file.png]]
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.
[[Category:Features]]