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3D VIEW
,[[File:3D View-ss.png|right|frame|<center>'''3D ViewVIEW''' with a Calibration Box model loaded.</center>]]
'''3D View has tools for scaling VIEW''' allows the user to preview and rotating make changes to a model or multiple models, as well as [[Advanced Plating]]in a 3D environment.
The pane can be [[Pop out|popped out]] into its own window. [[File:Pop out.png|link== View Controls ==Pop out]]
== [[File:3D View-Controls.png]]==
== 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.
== [[3D VIEW/Edit|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.
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