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Infill for Pen Plotters

Infill in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Shapes & Imports): Hatch the interior of closed outlines. Real defaults from engine source. Try in Studio.

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Infill is an Add Object tool in Shapes & Imports inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Hatch the interior of closed outlines.

How to use Infill

  1. Select a layer with closed shapes
  2. Open Studio → Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Infill
  3. A Fill modifier node is appended; holes in outlines are respected

Menu path: Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Infill

Key controls

  • Acts On — own · This Layer, This Layer and Below
  • Hatch — diagonal · Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal…
  • Spacing — 2mm (0.3–20mm step 0.1)
  • Angle — 45° (0–180° step 1)
  • Close Gap — 1mm (0–20mm step 0.5)

Tune acts on, hatch, spacing, angle, and close gap in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

Acts On: Choose *This Layer* or *This Layer and Below* in the inspector.

What you can plot with Infill

  • 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 Infill in the menu?

Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Infill

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 Infill 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 Infill

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

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