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Hanging for Pen Plotters

Hanging in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Simulation): A top-pinned curtain of threads or woven cloth, swaying on a breeze. Real defaults from engine source…

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Hanging is an Add Object tool in Simulation inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A top-pinned curtain of threads or woven cloth, swaying on a breeze.

How to use Hanging

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Simulation → Hanging
  2. A live Hanging 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 → Simulation → Hanging

Key controls

  • Cloth — threads · Hanging Threads, Woven Grid
  • Hem — scalloped · Straight, Scalloped, Frayed
  • Width — 120mm (20–400mm step 1)
  • Height — 161mm (20–400mm step 1)
  • Thread Spacing — 1mm (1–30mm step 0.5)

Tune cloth, hem, width, height, and thread spacing in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: seed, mode, bottomEdge, lengthVariation, breezeFrequency, breezePhase, hangStiffness, gravity, elasticity, coupling, fullness, foldWaves, crossingGap, pinned, pinTwist, pinFalloff.

What you can plot with Hanging

  • 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 Hanging in the menu?

Add Object → Simulation → Hanging

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 Hanging 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 Hanging

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

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Topics

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