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Tally for Pen Plotters

Tally in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Shapes & Imports): A counted run of numbers or letters, set in a grid. Real defaults from engine source. Try in Studio.

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Tally is an Add Object tool in Shapes & Imports inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A counted run of numbers or letters, set in a grid.

How to use Tally

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Tally
  2. A live Tally element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Tally

Key controls

  • Sequence — numbers · Numbers, Letters, Roman
  • Count — 24 (1–200 step 1)
  • Columns — 6 (1–30 step 1)
  • Start at — 1 (0–200 step 1)
  • Step — 1 (1–25 step 1)

Tune sequence, count, columns, start at, and step in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: mode, start, step, pad.

What you can plot with Tally

  • 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 Tally in the menu?

Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Tally

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 Tally 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 Tally

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.

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