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__NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Edit}}[[File:Edit-ss.png|right|framed|<center>'''Edit''' mode when [[Settings/Printer/Features/Hardware/Extruder Count|more than one extruder]] is present.</center>]]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#View Controls|3D View]], with the exception of the addition of the '''Select Part''' tool.
=== Select Part ===
[[File: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 ([[File:Edit-Arrow.png]] will appear above.
[[File:Edit-Select Part-example.gif]]
== ROTATE ==
[[File:Edit-Rotate-example.gif|right|thumb|350px|<center>A model rotated on the X Axis, 45 degrees at a time.</center>]]The '''ROTATE''' function allows the user to specify the number of degrees to rotate the selected model, as well as the axis around which the rotation will occur.
[[File: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.
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== SCALE ==
[[File:Edit-Scale-example.gif|right|thumb|350px|<center>A model scaled to 1, 2, then 3 times its size.</center>]]The '''SCALE''' section allows the user to change the size of the model.
[[File: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.
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== MIRROR ==
[[File:Edit-Mirror-example.gif|right|thumb|350px|<center>A model mirrored over the Z axis.</center>]]The '''MIRROR''' section allows the user to translate a model over an axis.
[[File: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.
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== MATERIALS ==
[[File:Multi-extrusion.png|right|thumb|350px|<center>Two aligned models: one to be printed with Extruder 1 and the other with Extruder 2.</center>]]The '''MATERIALS''' section allows the user to specify which extruder will be used to print a model.
This section is shown only when the [[Settings/Printer/Features/Hardware/Extruder Count|Extruder Count]] setting is set to a value greater than 1.
See also: [[Multi-Extrusion]]
[[File:Edit-Materials.png]]
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== DISPLAY ==
The '''DISPLAY''' section allows the user to toggle certain visual options.
[[File:Edit-Display.png]]
=== Show Print Bed ===
If enabled, the graphical print bed is displayed.
[[File:Edit-Show Print Bed-example.gif|350px]]
=== Show Print Area ===
If enabled, a translucent box appears to indicate the build volume. The box's height is set by the [[Settings/Printer/Print Area/Size and Coordinates/Build Height|Build Height]] setting.
[[File:Edit-Show Print Area-example.gif|350px]]
=== 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.
[[File:Edit-Display-example.gif|none|thumb|400px|<center>Cycling between Shaded, Outlines, and Polygons.</center>]]
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== Insert ==
[[File: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 ==
[[File: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 ==
[[File:Edit-Group.png]]
Combines all models currently displayed. The combined "model" can then be selected and edited as a whole.
== Align ==
[[File:Edit-Align.png]]
Moves ungrouped models into a grid pattern relative to the currently selected model, then group all models.
== Arrange ==
[[File:Edit-Arrange.png]]
Centers all models in a grid pattern.
== Copy ==
[[File:Edit-Copy.png]]
Makes a copy of the currently selected model.
== Remove ==
[[File:Edit-Remove.png]]
Deletes the currently selected model.
== Cancel ==
[[File:Edit-Save-prompt.png|right|framed|<center>If unsaved changes have been made, the user is prompted.</center>]][[File:Edit-Cancel.png]]
Exits Edit mode. The user is prompted to save any unsaved changes.
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== Save ==
[[File:Edit-Save.png]]
Saves changes to the model.
== Save As ==
[[File:Edit-Save-As-ss.png|right|framed|<center>The '''Save New Design''' window.</center>]][[File:Edit-Save-As.png]]
Prompts the user to save changes to a different file in a specified location.
== View Controls ==
Edit mode View Controls function much the same way as in the rest of [[3D View#View Controls|3D View]], with the exception of the addition of the '''Select Part''' tool.
=== Select Part ===
[[File: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 ([[File:Edit-Arrow.png]] will appear above.
[[File:Edit-Select Part-example.gif]]
== ROTATE ==
[[File:Edit-Rotate-example.gif|right|thumb|350px|<center>A model rotated on the X Axis, 45 degrees at a time.</center>]]The '''ROTATE''' function allows the user to specify the number of degrees to rotate the selected model, as well as the axis around which the rotation will occur.
[[File: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.
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== SCALE ==
[[File:Edit-Scale-example.gif|right|thumb|350px|<center>A model scaled to 1, 2, then 3 times its size.</center>]]The '''SCALE''' section allows the user to change the size of the model.
[[File: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.
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== MIRROR ==
[[File:Edit-Mirror-example.gif|right|thumb|350px|<center>A model mirrored over the Z axis.</center>]]The '''MIRROR''' section allows the user to translate a model over an axis.
[[File: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.
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== MATERIALS ==
[[File:Multi-extrusion.png|right|thumb|350px|<center>Two aligned models: one to be printed with Extruder 1 and the other with Extruder 2.</center>]]The '''MATERIALS''' section allows the user to specify which extruder will be used to print a model.
This section is shown only when the [[Settings/Printer/Features/Hardware/Extruder Count|Extruder Count]] setting is set to a value greater than 1.
See also: [[Multi-Extrusion]]
[[File:Edit-Materials.png]]
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== DISPLAY ==
The '''DISPLAY''' section allows the user to toggle certain visual options.
[[File:Edit-Display.png]]
=== Show Print Bed ===
If enabled, the graphical print bed is displayed.
[[File:Edit-Show Print Bed-example.gif|350px]]
=== Show Print Area ===
If enabled, a translucent box appears to indicate the build volume. The box's height is set by the [[Settings/Printer/Print Area/Size and Coordinates/Build Height|Build Height]] setting.
[[File:Edit-Show Print Area-example.gif|350px]]
=== 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.
[[File:Edit-Display-example.gif|none|thumb|400px|<center>Cycling between Shaded, Outlines, and Polygons.</center>]]
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== Insert ==
[[File: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 ==
[[File: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 ==
[[File:Edit-Group.png]]
Combines all models currently displayed. The combined "model" can then be selected and edited as a whole.
== Align ==
[[File:Edit-Align.png]]
Moves ungrouped models into a grid pattern relative to the currently selected model, then group all models.
== Arrange ==
[[File:Edit-Arrange.png]]
Centers all models in a grid pattern.
== Copy ==
[[File:Edit-Copy.png]]
Makes a copy of the currently selected model.
== Remove ==
[[File:Edit-Remove.png]]
Deletes the currently selected model.
== Cancel ==
[[File:Edit-Save-prompt.png|right|framed|<center>If unsaved changes have been made, the user is prompted.</center>]][[File:Edit-Cancel.png]]
Exits Edit mode. The user is prompted to save any unsaved changes.
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== Save ==
[[File:Edit-Save.png]]
Saves changes to the model.
== Save As ==
[[File:Edit-Save-As-ss.png|right|framed|<center>The '''Save New Design''' window.</center>]][[File:Edit-Save-As.png]]
Prompts the user to save changes to a different file in a specified location.