Screen is an Add Object tool in Experimental inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A screen-print gradient built from dot, ring and dash families.
How to use Screen
- Open Studio → Add Object → Experimental → Screen
- A live Screen 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 → Experimental → Screen
Key controls
- Pattern — dashedLines · Dots, Connected Blob Dots, Dashed Lines…
- Start Fill — parallelCaps · Parallel + Caps, Parallel, Crosshatch…
- End Fill — crosshatch · Parallel + Caps, Parallel, Crosshatch…
- Blend Mode — twoColor · Two Screens, Fade to None
- Draw — both · Both Screens, Start Screen Only, End Screen Only
Tune pattern, start fill, end fill, blend mode, and draw in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: patternStyle, angle, softness, startCoverage, endCoverage.
What you can plot with Screen
- 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 Screen in the menu?
Add Object → Experimental → Screen
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 Screen 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 Screen
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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