Terrain is an Add Object tool in Lines & Patterns inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A wireframe grid draped over a height field.
How to use Terrain
- Open Studio → Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Terrain
- A live Terrain 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 → Lines & Patterns → Terrain
Key controls
- Surface — ripple · Ripple, Waves, Saddle…
- Columns — 6 (2–120 step 1)
- Rows — 34 (2–120 step 1)
- Width — 95mm (20–180mm step 1)
- Depth — 111mm (10–180mm step 1)
Tune surface, columns, rows, width, and depth in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: surface, columns, rows, frequency, tilt, angle, yaw, pitch, showU, showV.
What you can plot with Terrain
- 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 Terrain in the menu?
Add Object → Lines & Patterns → Terrain
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 Terrain 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 Terrain
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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