User interface

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  Keyboard shortcuts

  Almost every function of PusaSlicer can be accessed via a keyboard shortcut. In addition to that, many functions have an alternative mode that can be accessed with a modifier key. ...
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  Object manipulation panel

  Whenever you have one or more objects selected, the Object manipulation panel appears in the right panel.  Using the text inputs, you can quickly modify: Position Rotation Scale factor Size The scale can quickly be set ...
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  Connecting Original Prusa SL1/SL1S to PrusaSlicer

  Thanks to the advanced operating system available on the Original Prusa SL1/SL1S SPEED printer, the user is able to transfer the sliced .sl1 or .sl1s files directly from the PrusaSlicer. ...
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  UI overview

  PrusaSlicer has a fairly simple user interface. The majority of the screen is dedicated to the 3D view, which is used to manipulate 3D models. The top toolbar (1,2) is ...
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  Simple, Advanced, Expert modes

  The user interface changes in appearance depending on the mode you’re in. You can switch to a different mode using the buttons in the right panel or by going to Configuration ...
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  Miscellaneous

  Locked lock icon Every setting on the Print, Filament and Printer tab has either a locked or unlocked lock icon next to it. The locked lock icon indicates that the value ...
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  Perspective/orthographic camera

  You can quickly switch between the perspective and orthographic camera using the K or in the top toolbar by ticking Configuration - Preferences - Use perspective camera. Both cameras have their ...
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  Object list

  The Object list is located in the right panel and shows a hierarchy of: Objects (models) Instances Custom parameters for each object Modifiers - Height range modifiers and Modifier meshes Support blockers and enforcers You can ...
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  View

  Left mouse button Rotate Right mouse button Pan Scrollwheel, I to zoom in, Oto zoom out Zoom   B Zoom on the entire print bed  Z Zoom on selected objects or on all objects if none selected   0 Isometric view 1 Top-down view 2 Bottom-up view 3&em ...
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  Selecting models

  Basic selection is done with the left mouse button. By holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on additional models you can add to your current selection. Shift + mouse drag Box select  Alt ...