Configuring the Model

Configuring the Model

To further configure your model for printing after you have loaded it onto the build platform, click on the model so it becomes highlighted.

1. Move

• You can move your model around the build platform with the Move tool. Either by the click-and-drag method, clicking the arrows projecting from the model, or entering values in the fields provided.

2. Scale

• Selecting the Scale tool will allow you to scale the model in 3 different ways;
• Dragging the handles located on the model itself will scale the model in whichever way the handle is oriented
• Entering the size desired into the number field scales the model into an exact dimension desired
• Selecting a percentage to scale will allow you to scale the model by a certain percentage based on its original dimensions
• Note; if you want your model to come out uniform, select the ‘Uniform Scaling’ check box when scaling

3. Rotate

• Selecting the rotate tool will bring up different ways to rotate your model
• You will notice colored rings around your model for different axis. Click and drag one of these rings to rotate in that direction
• Also shown is the ‘Reset’ and ‘Lay Flat’ buttons to orient you model in a way that best suites you

4. Mirror

• The Mirror tool will allow you to mirror the model in the X, Y, and Z axis.
• Simply click on one of the arrowheads that pop up on your model to mirror it in that direction.