I added Pattern Maker under Add Object → Lines & Patterns. Grid of shapes with morphing form and accumulating transforms.
How to use Pattern Maker
- Open Studio → Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Pattern Maker
- A live Pattern Maker element is added to the active layer
- Tune parameters in the element card in the right sidebar (live preview on the canvas)
- Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied
Menu path: Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Pattern Maker
Key controls
- Start shape: square, options: Square, Rectangle, Circle...
- End shape: sameAsStart, options: Same as start, Square, Rectangle...
- Rotate scope: instance, options: Whole instance, Each ring
- Layout: grid, options: Grid, Staggered
- Accumulation: additive, options: Additive, Exponential
Tune start shape, end shape, rotate scope, layout, and accumulation in the right sidebar. Open Studio to see every control.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: startShape, endShape, layout, columns, rows, columnRotation, rowRotation, accumulation.
What I plot with Pattern Maker
- 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 Pattern Maker in the menu?
Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Pattern Maker
What can I adjust?
Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the right sidebar inside Studio.
Is this non-destructive?
Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.
Does Pattern Maker 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 Pattern Maker
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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