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[ADDED] Indicator for front of build platform
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:37 pm
by mitchfx
Can we get an option to enable a small indicator icon for the front of the build table similar to what Cubify, FlashForge or Makerbot software have? I know we have the Y axis arrow but that easily gets occluded by parts on the table. Nothing too prominent, just a small triangle or square shape to make the front edge instantly identifiable.
Thanks,
M
Re: Indicator for front of build platform?
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:59 pm
by jimc
in the preferences, go under machine and change your origin offsets all to zero.......or however you want. your parts will be dropped on the corner of your build platform instead of dead center so just hit center and arrange.
Re: Indicator for front of build platform?
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:31 am
by mitchfx
That sounds like an interesting option, but what I'm talking about is a permanent icon so you can always see an indication of the front of the table. Or maybe a strip of another color along front edge.
Re: Indicator for front of build platform?
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:12 am
by jimc
Yes that will move the axis icon to the front corner of your table.
Re: Indicator for front of build platform?
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:01 pm
by S3D-Jason
Version 3.0 now includes the ability to display an STL file as your printer's build surface. This makes it quite easy to identify the front from the back. Go to Tools > Options, select the Machine tab, and add a Printer Model to enable the feature.