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Z-Suite: Interface & Tools

Views

Views
Click “Select View” to quickly select the view of the model.

Move

Move
Click “Move Object” icon to move the model in the workspace. You can move the model by editing X and Y parameters or click and drag the selected model.

Rotate

Rotate
With “Rotate Object” option you can rotate a model in the workspace in three directions. You can rotate the model by adding an angle or clicking and dragging the selected model. Choose one of the three axes: X, Y or Z to decide in which direction you want to rotate the model.

Resize

Resize
Click “Resize Object” icon to scale the model. You can resize the model by changing the parameters in the table or by using the click and drag option. If you want to enlarge your model in all axes click and secure the padlock icon. With an unsecured padlock you can change the parameters independently of one another

Copy/Delete

Copy or Delete
To copy a model, select an object and press CRTL + C keys. Select the model and click “trash” icon or press delete key on your keyboard to delete it.

Split

Is your model too large? Z-Suite can split your model into multiple, smaller print-jobs that fit on the print platform:

1. Split
Click “Split” icon to split the model.

 

2. Cutting Plane
Choose the position of the cutting plane. You can change the parameters manually or adjust the slider and click “Split” or ”Split All.” Each separate part can be saved by clicking “Export”.

 

3. Arrange
Delete one part of the model and “Auto Arrange” the other part in the workspace to prepare it for printing.

Arrange

Do you have a multi-part print? If you’re uncertain how to arrange all the items on the print platform, use the Auto Arrange tool:

1. AutoArrange
Click on the “Auto arrange” icon in the left menu bar to auto arrange your model in the workspace.

 

2. RED Geometry
If the model turns red, it means that your model is outside the workspace. Resize or move the model to mould it to the workspace.

 

3. Orange Geometry
If the model turns orange, it means that a collision between the two models has been detected. You can still prepare them for print. The models will be merged together and printed as a one piece. If you don’t want them to be printed as a one piece, resize or move the models around the workspace.