Pen Palette is an Add Modifier tool in Lines inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Assign one pen color or a cycling palette across selected linework, then split to separate layers.
How to use Pen Palette
- Select the layer whose linework you want to transform
- Open Studio → Add Modifier → Lines → Pen Palette
- A modifier node is appended to the layer stack (non-destructive)
- Reorder modifiers in the stack; later modifiers see earlier output
- Tune parameters in the modifier card; preview updates on the canvas
Menu path: Add Modifier → Lines → Pen Palette
Key controls
- Assignment — single · Single, Sequence, Random
- Color Unit — paths · Paths, Chunks
- Chunk Size By — length · Length, Count
- Pattern — all · All, Every Other, Every Nth
- Palette Size — 3 (2–8 step 1)
Tune assignment, color unit, chunk size by, pattern, and palette size in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Modifier stack: May add, drop, or reorder paths — selection maps reset for this layer
What you can plot with Pen Palette
- 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 Pen Palette in the menu?
Add Modifier → Lines → Pen Palette
What can I adjust?
Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the inspector inside Studio.
Is this non-destructive?
Yes. Modifiers run on the layer stack without destroying source elements. Reorder or remove the modifier node to revert.
Does Pen Palette 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 Pen Palette
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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