Objet Objet30 User Manual - page 50
Using Objet Studio
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Freezing an
Object’s
Orientation
If you manipulate an object on the build tray, you can freeze its orientation
so that it does not change when you perform Automatic Placement (see
“Automatic Positioning” on page 5‐8).
To freeze an object’s orientation:
1. Select a model on the build tray.
2. In the Options tab of the object properties dialog box, click
Advanced
.
The Advanced Properties dialog box opens.
Figure 5-20: Advanced Properties dialog box
3. Select the Lock Orientation check box.
4. Close the Advanced Properties dialog box.
Surface Finish
Models can be produced with a matte or glossy finish. To create a matte
finish, the printer surrounds models with a thin layer of support material.
To choose the finish type for a model:
1. Select the model.
2. In the Options tab of the object properties dialog box, select
Matte
or
Glossy
.
or—
1. Right‐click the model on the build tray.
At the bottom of the context menu, the current finish type is not enabled
(that is, you cannot select it).
2. To change the finish type, select the other (enabled) option.
You can distinguish between the finish of objects on the build tray by their
color. When they are not selected, objects are displayed in a different shade
of green for each finish.
You can set Lock Orientation as a default property for all models placed on
the build tray. See “Default Object Properties” on page 17.
You can set the surface finish as a default property for all models placed on
the build tray. See “Default Object Properties” on page 17.