Rendered Solid is an Add Object tool in 3D inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A lit 3D form drawn as tonal hatching, creases and a cast shadow.
How to use Rendered Solid
- Open Studio → Add Object → 3D → Rendered Solid
- A live Rendered Solid 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 → Rendered Solid
Key controls
- Form — ellipsoid · Sphere, Cube, Cylinder…
- Hatching — cross · None, Single, Crosshatch
- Character — pencil · Clean, Pencil
- Detail — 20 (6–64 step 1)
- Width — 150mm (10–300mm step 1)
Tune form, hatching, character, detail, and width in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: sourceMode, lightAzimuth, lightElevation, hatchStyle, hatchRotate, crossAngle, pencilSeed, yaw, pitch.
What you can plot with Rendered Solid
- 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 Rendered Solid in the menu?
Add Object → 3D → Rendered Solid
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 Rendered Solid 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 Rendered Solid
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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