To put a part on the platform

Applies to 2025.0 Update and later

Close the gap between a part's lowest point and the platform surface, ignoring any attached supports or even other parts that might be in the way

Put part on platform manually

This command is available in the Move dialog as well as a dedicated command in the Arrange menu.

  1. Ensure the part is orientated correctly within the platform, for instance using the Move and Rotate functions.
  2. From the main menu, choose Arrange > Put part on platform to move the part flush with the bed.
    Tip: Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Down-Arrow.

The same part, before and after putting it on the platform

Always force parts onto the platform

Forcing the parts onto the platform, with or without a specified distance, is a function of selected machine workspaces. The switch for that is present in the context view of an active workspace:

Example