Relief is an Add Object tool in 3D inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A landscape of contour lines lifted out of a field.
How to use Relief
- Open Studio → Add Object → 3D → Relief
- A live Relief element is added to the active layer
- Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
- Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied
Menu path: Add Object → 3D → Relief
Key controls
- Field — terrain · Terrain, Dunes, Crater…
- Scanlines — 60 (2–200 step 1)
- Sample Detail — 160 (8–400 step 4)
- Width — 150mm (20–180mm step 1)
- Depth — 110mm (10–180mm step 1)
Tune field, scanlines, sample detail, width, and depth in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: field, lines, samples, relief, frequency, seed, invert, smoothing, occlude.
What you can plot with Relief
- 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 Relief in the menu?
Add Object → 3D → Relief
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 Relief 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 Relief
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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