Using the Paste 3D Model dialog

The Paste 3D Model dialog enables you set the position, size, and origin of an imported three-dimensional model before it is pasted onto a selected relief layer within an ArtCAM model.

To specify how the triangle model is pasted onto the selected relief layer:

1. Set the position of the triangle model within the ArtCAM model:
   • Click Centre to position the triangle model in the centre of the ArtCAM model.
   • Click the appropriate Point on base to specify position for option on the model diagram to position the triangle model in the centre or one of the four corners in the ArtCAM model.
   • Enter coordinates in the X, Y and Z boxes to position the triangle model in a specific location within the ArtCAM model.
2. To rotate the triangle model in one or more axes:
   • In the Rotate model about an axis area, enter the angle of rotation in the X, Y and Z boxes.
   • To mirror the model in an axis, select the Mirror check box below that axis.
3. If you are working in inches, the Model was in inches option is selected by default. If the triangle model looks too large, either deselect the option and scale the 3D model between inches and mm, or proceed to the next step to resize or scale the triangle model.

   If you are working in millimetres, the Model was in mm option is selected by default. If the triangle model looks too small, either deselect the option and scale the triangle model between mm and inches, or proceed to the next step to resize or scale the triangle model.

4. Set the size of the triangle model:
   1. To resize or scale the triangle model in a specific axis, deselect the Link options for the axes that you do not want to adjust. For example, if you only want to resize the model in the X-axis, click to deselect the Link Y and Link Z options.
   2. In the Size box, specify the new size for the axis that you want to adjust.
   3. In the Scale box, specify the new scale for the axis that you want to adjust.
5. Click Apply.
   Tip: Click Apply whenever you enter a new value in the Paste 3D Model dialog so you can see how your model is changing.
6. Click Paste to paste the triangle model onto the selected relief layer within the ArtCAM model using the Merge Highest option.
7. Click Close to close the Paste 3D Model dialog and paste the triangle model onto the selected relief layer within the ArtCAM model.