Coil is an Add Object tool in 3D inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Lines or dots wound around a three-dimensional form.
How to use Coil
- Open Studio → Add Object → 3D → Coil
- A live Coil 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 → Coil
Key controls
- Primitive — ellipsoid · Ellipsoid, Cone, Cylinder
- Wrap Style — spiral · Spiral, Twisted Lines
- Render Style — line · Lines, Circle Dots
- See-Through — front · Front Only, See Through
- Width — 140mm (10–220mm step 1)
Tune primitive, wrap style, render style, see-through, and width in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
What you can plot with Coil
- 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 Coil in the menu?
Add Object → 3D → Coil
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 Coil 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 Coil
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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