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Show Steep Overhang: When the intersection angle between the model
surface and a horizontal line is within the overhang threshold value, the surface
has steep overhang and is shown in red when Show Steep Overhang is enabled.
To enable or disable Show Steep Overhang, click the View menu, then select the
Show Steep Overhang entry. The default threshold value is 45 degrees.
6.2.5 Model Manipulation
You can manipulate the model using a variety of methods.
Move: Click on the model to select it. You can then move it around the build
area in a variety of ways.
To move the model horizontally in the X/Y plane, left click and hold on the
model, then move the mouse.
To move the model vertically in the Z plane, hold down the SHIFT key, the left
click and hold on the model, then move the mouse.
Click the Move button, then enter the distance value. Click Reset to reset the
distance values.
Note:
After moving the model, click centre > On Platform to ensure that
the model is in the build area and in contact with the build platform.
Rotate: Click on the model to select it. You can then rotate the model in all three
planes in a variety of ways.
Click the Rotate icon and three mutually perpendicular rings will appear
around the model. Click and hold on one ring and move the mouse to rotate
the model in that plane.
Click the Rotate icon, then manually enter rotation angle values. Click Reset
to reset the rotation angle values.
Scale: Click on the model to select it. You can then scale it in a variety of ways.
Click the Scale icon, then hold the button and move the mouse to change the
scale. The corresponding values will display near the model.
Click the Scale icon, then enter scales values for the X, Y, and Z axes.
Click the Scale icon, then click the Maximum button to get the largest size
possible for the build area.
Click the Scale icon, then click the Reset button to reset the size of the model.
Note that if the Uniform Scaling radio button is enabled, it will scale the
model in proportion when changing any size value.
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