Volume is an Add Object tool in 3D inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A form wrapped in bands, with the hidden lines removed.
How to use Volume
- Open Studio → Add Object → 3D → Volume
- A live Volume element is added to the active layer
- Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
- Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied
Menu path: Add Object → 3D → Volume
Key controls
- Form — sphere · Sphere, Torus, Cone…
- Wrap — horizontal · Around, Over the top, Both
- Bands — 28 (2–120 step 1)
- Smoothness — 120 (8–400 step 4)
- Size — 58mm (10–90mm step 1)
Tune form, wrap, bands, smoothness, and size in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: form, wrap, bands, resolution, thickness, hiddenLine, showOutline.
What you can plot with Volume
- 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 Volume in the menu?
Add Object → 3D → Volume
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 Volume 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 Volume
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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