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Text for Pen Plotters

Text in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Shapes & Imports): Single-stroke or outlined lettering. Real defaults from engine source. Try in Studio.

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Text is an Add Object tool in Shapes & Imports inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Single-stroke or outlined lettering.

How to use Text

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Text
  2. Type in the inspector; choose font, size, and layout
  3. Text renders as single-stroke or outlined lettering on the active layer

Menu path: Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Text

Key controls

Place this tool from the menu, then adjust settings in the inspector on the canvas.

What you can plot with Text

  • 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 Text in the menu?

Add Object → Shapes & Imports → Text

What can I adjust?

Adjust the controls above in the inspector after placing Text on your canvas.

Is this non-destructive?

Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.

Does Text 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 Text

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

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Topics

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