Dremel 3D20 - Software Menus and Functions; File, Edit, and Build Menus; View, Tools, and Help Menus

to enter a custom scale value in X,Y, and Z. You can
also increase the size of your object by a percentage
of its original design.
X
Rotates the model towards or away from the
front of the build area.
Y
Rotates the model towards the left or right
side of the build area.
Z
Rotates the model clockwise or
counterclockwise in the build area.
a. Maximize - Uniformly scale the model to the
largest size possible for building.
b. Reset – Undo all scale changes. Model reverts
back to original size.
TIP: If your object was designed in using inches
(Imperial Units), you can convert to mm (metric) units
by increasing your object by 2540%.
Idea Builder – Check the status of your Dremel 3D20.
As long as your Dremel 3D20 is connected to your
computer you can see whether your Dremel 3D20 is
ready to build or currently building an object. You can
also see the temperature of your extruder.
BUILD STATUS
Dremel 3D software continuously provides you with the
status of your Dremel 3D20.
a. The top panel displays the current status of both
your Dremel 3D20 and your object.
b. The status circle located in the top right corner
provides a graphical representation of your
progress.
MENUS
File Menu
a. Load File – Select this option to load a model le
(.STL or .3dremel) from your computer or external
storage device connected to your computer. Once
you have loaded the model le you can begin
editing the le as desired.
NOTE: You cannot load a model le to your
computer from an SD card connected to your
Dremel 3D20. SD card must be connected direct ly
to your computer.
b. Save Build Platform – Saves all of the objects
and layout of the current build platform to a
.3dremel le. Select this opt ion to save a model
f i le to your computer or external storage device
connected to your computer.
NOTE: You cannot save a model le to an SD card
connected to your Dremel 3D20. SD card must be
connected directly to your computer.
c. Save as… - Saves current build platform with new
name. This will not overwrite the original .3dremel
le.
d. Examples – Select this option to view a list of
free model les that are included with your Dremel
3D software. These model les are excellent test
objects to ensure your Dremel 3D20 is working
properly.
e. Recent Files – Select this option to view a list of
recently viewed model les.
f. Preferences – Select this option to set the
language of your Dremel 3D software and change
the automatic update setting.
g. Quit – To close the Dremel 3D software, click on
the “X” in the upper right corner. If you have a
model le open the software will ask you if you
want to save your model le before closing.
Edit Menu
a. Undo – Select this option to undo the most recent
edit you made to your model le. Selecting this
option multiple times will continue to undo edits in
reverse order in which they were performed.
b. Redo – Select this option to redo the most recent
edit you have undone to your model le. Selecting
this option multiple times will continue to redo edits
in reverse order in which they were removed.
c. Select All – Select this option to select all of the
model les that you have loaded to the 3D Build
Home Screen.
d. Duplicate – Select this option to duplicate a
selected model le.
e. Delete – Select this option to delete a selected
model le.
Build Menu
NOTE: The power to your Dremel 3D20 must be
turned on for your Dremel 3D20 to be recognized.
a. Disconnect – Select this option to disconnect your
Dremel 3D20 from your computer.
b. Build – Select this option to convert your work to a
buildable le. You will be asked to save your model
in a .3dremel le format so that your Dremel 3D20
can begin building.
View Menu
a. Change your view of the 3D Build home screen to
one of seven viewing angles.
b. Show Model Outline – This view will highlight the
outer surfaces of your model le to improve viewing
of your model.
c. Show Steep Overhang – This view will highlight
areas of your object that have steep angles that
may require supports.
Tools Menu
a. Control Panel – Select this option for manual
diagnostics of your Dremel 3D20. Your Dremel
3D20 must be connected to your computer to view
this menu.
b. Update Firmware – Al lows you to update your
Dremel 3D20 with the latest rmware. To update
the Dremel 3D20 rmware, connect a USB cord
to the computer and Dremel 3D20. Click the latest
version of the rmware and choose upload. The
rmware will update on the Dremel 3D20. After the
rmware has successfully updated, you need to
reboot (turn off and back on) the machine.
Note: Firmware updates will be automatically
downloaded when the Dremel 3D software is
started. You will be informed that a new version of
the rmware is available.
Help Menu
a. Help Contents – Select this option to be directed
to www.Dremel3D.com help and support contents.
b. Check for Update – Select this option to manually
check for Firmware and Software updates.
c. About – Select this option to review the current
software version you are running for Dremel 3D.
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