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Discussion in 'CAD' started by nm24, May 24, 2021.

  1. nm24

    nm24 New
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    Sometimes when I open a gcode file in Cad Control 3D viewer part of the X and Y axis grid can only be partially seen and therefore the object I want to engrave is totally or partially out of view. How can I move the 3D viewer grid to where I can view the whole object.
    Is it possible to move the grid and object about as in Cam?
    Can I zoom in and out on the grid/object as in Cam?
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Same mouse actions apply as CAM, except that you can't "move it" as that would change the origin. The grid shows you where Zero is relative to the gcode so you know to zero correctly
     
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    I want to move the grid and object together not as two separate items. At present sometimes the grid with the object are on partially visible in 3D view.
     
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    Use the mouse then, same shortcuts as in CAD.
    Right button-drag = pan
    Middle button-drag = orbit
    Mousewheel = zoom
    Reset View button = recenter
     
  5. nm24

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    can now move grid around the screen. Thank you all for the help:)
     

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