MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual page 37

THE PREPARE SCREEN
• In Move mode, click and drag with your mouse to move your model around on the
build plate.
• In Move mode, hold the Shift key and click and drag with your mouse to move your
model up and down along the z-axis.
• Click the Move button again to open the Change Position submenu and move your
object by a specific distance along the X, Y, or Z-axis.
5. Turn
• Click the Turn button or press the T key to enter Turn mode.
• In Turn mode, click and drag with your mouse to rotate your model around the z-axis.
• Click the Turn button again to open the Change Rotation submenu and rotate your
object by a specific number of degrees around the X, Y, or Z-axis.
6. Scale
• Click the Scale button or press the S key to enter Scale mode.
• In Scale mode, click and drag with your mouse to shrink or enlarge your model.
• Click the Scale button again to open the Change Dimensions submenu and scale your
object by a specific amount along the X, Y, or Z-axis.
7. Object
• Click the Object button twice or press the O key twice to open the Object submenu.
• Select which extruder you would like to print each object on your build plate.
• You can set each extruder's display color by navigating to Edit > App Settings in
MakerBot Desktop.
• To have all objects printed by the same extruder, select the appropriate extruder and
then click Select All.
8. File Name
• The File Name bar displays the name of the file or layout currently open.
9. Settings
• Click Settings to open the settings dialog.
• Use the dialog to change print settings for the current model or layout.
10. Add File
• Click Add File to open an Open File dialog.
• Navigate to the location of any STL, OBJ, or Thing file and select the file to add a
model to the build plate.
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