Dial is an Add Object tool in Lines & Patterns inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Measured grids, registration marks and graduated dials.
How to use Dial
- Open Studio → Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Dial
- A live Drafting Sheet 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 → Lines & Patterns → Dial
Key controls
- Sheet — dial · Cutting Mat, Dial, Calendar
- Draw — gridMarkers · Grid + Markers, Grid Only, Markers Only
- Sized By — count · Cell Count, Cell Size
- Marker — plus · Plus, Cross, Circle…
- Arc — semicircle · Semicircle, Custom Arc, Full Circle
Tune sheet, draw, sized by, marker, and arc in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: preset, gridMode, gridSizing, gridColumns, gridRows, gridMajorInterval, gridMarker, gridBorder, gridCornerGuides, dialGeometry, dialMajorStep, dialSubdivisions, dialTickDirection, dialRim, dialHub, calendarView, calendarMonth, calendarWeekStart, calendarYearLayout.
What you can plot with Dial
- 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 Dial in the menu?
Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Dial
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 Dial 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 Dial
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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