Tiles is an Add Object tool in Experimental inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. A Truchet field of arcs and crossings that joins into long continuous runs.
How to use Tiles
- Open Studio → Add Object → Experimental → Tiles
- A live Tiles 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 → Experimental → Tiles
Key controls
- Size — 150mm (20–300mm step 1)
- Columns — 8tiles (1–40tiles step 1)
- Rows — 8tiles (1–40tiles step 1)
- Lines per Tile — 3 (1–12 step 1)
- Band Width — 0.6 (0.1–0.9 step 0.05)
Tune size, columns, rows, lines per tile, and band width in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: seed, gridCols, gridRows, lineCount, pipeWidth, sCurviness, diagonalWeight, crossingGap, wobble, layerCount.
What you can plot with Tiles
- 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 Tiles in the menu?
Add Object → Experimental → Tiles
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 Tiles 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 Tiles
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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