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Add Object · Lines & Patterns

Current for Pen Plotters

Current in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Lines & Patterns): Streamlines swept through a noise field. Real defaults from engine source. Try in Studio.

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Current is an Add Object tool in Lines & Patterns inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Streamlines swept through a noise field.

How to use Current

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Current
  2. A live Current 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 → Lines & Patterns → Current

Key controls

  • Lines — 240 (20–800 step 10)
  • Length — 90 (10–300 step 5)
  • Step — 1.4mm (0.4–5mm step 0.1)
  • Turbulence — 1.6 (0.2–4 step 0.1)
  • Field scale — 22 (4–80 step 1)

Tune lines, length, step, turbulence, and field scale in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: seed, lineCount, steps, stepLength, turbulence, noiseScale.

What you can plot with Current

  • 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 Current in the menu?

Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Current

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 Current 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 Current

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

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