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Ruling for Pen Plotters

Ruling in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Lines & Patterns): Ruled line fields at any angle and spacing. Try in Studio.

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I added Ruling under Add Object → Lines & Patterns. Ruled line fields at any angle and spacing.

How to use Ruling

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Ruling
  2. A live Ruling element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the right sidebar (live preview on the canvas)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Ruling

Key controls

  • Spacing: 4mm (1-20mm step 0.5)
  • Angle: 0° (0-180° step 1)
  • Margin: 12mm (0-40mm step 1)
  • Stroke: 0.2mm (0.1-2mm step 0.05)
  • Color: #223f4d

Tune spacing, angle, margin, stroke, and color in the right sidebar. Open Studio to see every control.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: spacing, margin.

What I plot with Ruling

  • Pen-plotter art on 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 Ruling in the menu?

Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Ruling

What can I adjust?

Adjust the controls above in the right sidebar after placing Ruling on the bed.

Is this non-destructive?

Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.

Does Ruling 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 Ruling

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90. Creator Bundle (€39.90) adds Map to Pen Plot, String Art, Wax Seal, and 3D Model to SVG.

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