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Desktop & Mobile App User Guide

3D Model Viewer, Plate Layout & Color Painting

The MakerSpell desktop and mobile client features a high-performance 3D canvas supporting STL, 3MF, and OBJ files.

1. Navigation & Camera Controls

  • Orbit (Rotate): Left-click and drag (or one-finger drag on mobile) to inspect your model from any angle.
  • Pan: Right-click and drag to move the model across the virtual build plate.
  • Zoom: Mouse scroll wheel or two-finger pinch to zoom in on intricate overhangs.
  • Build Plate Grid: Visual millimeter grid matching your printer's physical dimensions.

2. Transforming & Plate Placement

  • Auto-Center: Quickly centers the model on the build volume.
  • Scaling: Scale uniformly by percentage (100%) or enter exact millimeter dimensions for X, Y, or Z.
  • Lay Flat: Click any planar surface of your model to immediately snap it flat against the print bed for optimal bed adhesion.

3. Multi-Color Painting Tool

For multi-material setups:

  • Select the "Paint" brush from the top toolbar.
  • Choose a target color matching your loaded filament slots.
  • Use Sphere Brush, Triangle Fill, or Angle Detection to paint distinct features.
  • Color designations are automatically preserved when slicing into multi-tool G-code.
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