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to enter a custom scale value in X,Y, and Z. You can
also increase the size of your object by a percentage
of its original design.
Rotates the model towards or away from the
X
front of the build area.
Rotates the model towards the left or right
Y
side of the build area.
Rotates the model clockwise or counter
Z
clockwise in the build area.
a. Maximize - Uniformly scale the model to the
largest size possible for building.
b. Reset – Undo all scale changes. Model reverts
back to original size.
TIP: If your object was designed in using inches
(Imperial Units), you can convert to mm (metric) units
by increasing your object by 2540%.
Idea Builder – Check the status of your Dremel 3D20.
As long as your Dremel 3D20 is connected to your
computer you can see whether your Dremel 3D20 is
ready to build or currently building an object. You can
also see the temperature of your extruder.
BUILD STATUS
Dremel 3D software continuously provides you with the
status of your Dremel 3D20.
a. The top panel displays the current status of both
your Dremel 3D20 and your object.
b. The status circle located in the top right corner
provides a graphical representation of your
progress.
File Menu
a. Load File – Select this option to load a model file
(.STL or .3dremel) from your computer or external
storage device connected to your computer. Once
you have loaded the model file you can begin
editing the file as desired.
NOTE: You cannot load a model file to your
computer from an SD card connected to your
Dremel 3D20. SD card must be connected direct ly
to your computer.
b. Save Build Platform – Saves all of the objects
and layout of the current build platform to a
.3dremel file. Select this option to save a model
file to your computer or external storage device
connected to your computer.
NOTE: You cannot save a model file to an SD card
connected to your Dremel 3D20. SD card must be
connected directly to your computer.
c. Save as... - Saves current build platform with new
name. This will not overwrite the original .3dremel
file.
d. Examples – Select this option to view a list of
free model files that are included with your Dremel
3D software. These model files are excellent test
objects to ensure your Dremel 3D20 is working
properly.
e. Recent Files – Select this option to view a list of
recently viewed model files.
Preferences – Select this option to set the
f.
MENUS
language of your Dremel 3D software and change
the automatic update setting.
g. Quit – To close the Dremel 3D software, click on
the "X" in the upper right corner. If you have a
model file open the software will ask you if you
want to save your model file before closing.
Edit Menu
a. Undo – Select this option to undo the most recent
edit you made to your model file. Selecting this
option multiple times will continue to undo edits in
reverse order in which they were performed.
b. Redo – Select this option to redo the most recent
edit you have undone to your model file. Selecting
this option multiple times will continue to redo edits
in reverse order in which they were removed.
c. Select All – Select this option to select all of the
model files that you have loaded to the 3D Build
Home Screen.
d. Duplicate – Select this option to duplicate a
selected model file.
e. Delete – Select this option to delete a selected
model file.
Build Menu
NOTE: The power to your Dremel 3D20 must be
turned on for your Dremel 3D20 to be recognized.
a. Disconnect – Select this option to disconnect your
Dremel 3D20 from your computer.
b. Build – Select this option to convert your work to a
buildable file. You will be asked to save your model
in a .3dremel file format so that your Dremel 3D20
can begin building.
View Menu
a. Change your view of the 3D Build home screen to
one of seven viewing angles.
b. Show Model Outline – This view will highlight the
outer surfaces of your model file to improve viewing
of your model.
c. Show Steep Overhang – This view will highlight
areas of your object that have steep angles that
may require supports.
Tools Menu
a. Control Panel – Select this option for manual
diagnostics of your Dremel 3D20. Your Dremel
3D20 must be connected to your computer to view
this menu.
b. Update Firmware – Allows you to update your
Dremel 3D20 with the latest firmware. To update
the Dremel 3D20 firmware, connect a USB cord
to the computer and Dremel 3D20. Click the latest
version of the firmware and choose upload. The
firmware will update on the Dremel 3D20. After the
firmware has successfully updated, you need to
reboot (turn off and back on) the machine.
Note: Firmware updates will be automatically
downloaded when the Dremel 3D software is
started. You will be informed that a new version of
the firmware is available.
Help Menu
a. Help Contents – Select this option to be directed
to www.Dremel3D.com help and support contents.
b. Check for Update – Select this option to manually
check for Firmware and Software updates.
c. About – Select this option to review the current
software version you are running for Dremel 3D.
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