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3D Shape Studio for Pen Plotters

3D Shape Studio in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → 3D): Slice contours, mesh wireframe, or spiral wraps on 3D primitives. Real defaults from engine source. T…

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3D Shape Studio is an Add Object tool in 3D inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Slice contours, mesh wireframe, or spiral wraps on 3D primitives.

How to use 3D Shape Studio

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → 3D → 3D Shape Studio
  2. A live 3D Shape Studio element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → 3D → 3D Shape Studio

Key controls

  • Primitive — cube · Cube, Ellipsoid, Cone…
  • Style — planes · Topographic Planes, Triangle Mesh, Spiral Wrap, Twisted Lines
  • Hidden Lines — visibleOnly · Hide Back, Show All
  • Line Style — line · Lines, Dots
  • See-Through — front · Front Only, See Through

Tune primitive, style, hidden lines, line style, and see-through in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

What you can plot with 3D Shape Studio

  • Pen-plotter art on A4/A3 beds (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and other pen-holder setups)
  • Layered linework exported as G-code with pen-up travel
  • Combined with other V3 objects and modifiers in the same document

Frequently asked questions

Where is 3D Shape Studio in the menu?

Add Object → 3D → 3D Shape Studio

What can I adjust?

Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the inspector inside Studio.

Is this non-destructive?

Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.

Does 3D Shape Studio work with multi-pen plotting?

Yes. Use Pen Palette on a layer to split linework by color, or set per-path ink on modifiers like Offset.

Try 3D Shape Studio

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.

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