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== Local Library ==
 
== Local Library ==
  
This is a place for storing designs on your local system. Any designs you had in the Library prior to MatterControl 1.4 will be put here.
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Stores designs in the local file system. Any designs in the Library prior to MatterControl 1.4 are put here after the upgrade.
  
 
== Cloud Library ==
 
== Cloud Library ==
  
The '''Cloud Library''' is a new option for storing designs that gives you instant access to your design files from anywhere. Designs stored in the Cloud Library are tied to your user account. After signing-in you'll be able to browse and manage any design files that you've previously added and add new files.
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The '''Cloud Library''' is a new option in 1.4 for storing designs that offers instant access to design files from anywhere with an Internet connection. Designs stored in the Cloud Library are tied to a [[MatterHackers.com account]]. Once signed in the user can browse and manage any design files previously added and add new files.
  
Designs within the Cloud Library are synced automatically across any devices you are currently logged into and can also be viewed from the [https://sync.mattercontrol.com/ MatterControl Sync] website.  
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Designs within the Cloud Library are synced automatically across any devices the user is currently logged into and can also be viewed from the [https://sync.mattercontrol.com/ MatterControl Sync] website.  
  
 
For more information on the Cloud Library check out [http://www.matterhackers.com/articles/in-depth-mattercontrol-cloud-library In Depth: MatterControl Cloud Library for Designs].
 
For more information on the Cloud Library check out [http://www.matterhackers.com/articles/in-depth-mattercontrol-cloud-library In Depth: MatterControl Cloud Library for Designs].
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== Purchased ==
 
== Purchased ==
  
Automatically contains any designs you have purchased from the [http://www.matterhackers.com/store/digital-designs MatterHackers Design Store].
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Automatically contains any designs purchased from the [http://www.matterhackers.com/store/digital-designs MatterHackers Design Store].
  
 
== Downloads ==
 
== Downloads ==
  
This gives you direct access to the Downloads folder on your hard drive <code>~/Downloads</code> on Linux/Mac or <code>C:\Users\{user}\Downloads</code> on Windows). Any STL or AMF files in that folder will automatically appear here. Any changes you make to these designs in MatterControl will be saved to disk as an AMF file, either replacing the existing AMF or creating a new one of the design was originally an STL.
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Gives direct access to the Downloads folder on the hard drive <code>~/Downloads</code> on Linux/Mac or <code>C:\Users\{user}\Downloads</code> on Windows). Any STL or AMF files in that folder will automatically appear here. Any changes made to these designs in MatterControl will be saved to disk as an AMF file, either replacing the existing AMF or creating a new one of the design was originally an STL.
 
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In the future, we plan to add the ability to track any other directory in your file system as well.
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Revision as of 11:03, 10 February 2016

The Library is a place for organizing and storing models. It includes 4 different sections: Local Library, Cloud Library, Purchased, and Downloads. In each section, models can be organized using a traditional folder structure.

The Library pane, when a MatterHackers account is signed in and has purchased models.

Local Library

Stores designs in the local file system. Any designs in the Library prior to MatterControl 1.4 are put here after the upgrade.

Cloud Library

The Cloud Library is a new option in 1.4 for storing designs that offers instant access to design files from anywhere with an Internet connection. Designs stored in the Cloud Library are tied to a MatterHackers.com account. Once signed in the user can browse and manage any design files previously added and add new files.

Designs within the Cloud Library are synced automatically across any devices the user is currently logged into and can also be viewed from the MatterControl Sync website.

For more information on the Cloud Library check out In Depth: MatterControl Cloud Library for Designs.

Purchased

Automatically contains any designs purchased from the MatterHackers Design Store.

Downloads

Gives direct access to the Downloads folder on the hard drive ~/Downloads on Linux/Mac or C:\Users\{user}\Downloads on Windows). Any STL or AMF files in that folder will automatically appear here. Any changes made to these designs in MatterControl will be saved to disk as an AMF file, either replacing the existing AMF or creating a new one of the design was originally an STL.