Arrange Models Workflow

Use Arrange in Prepare mode to quickly reposition multiple models on the build plate.

When to use this

• You imported several models and need clean spacing.
• You want automatic packing before support placement.
• You want a controlled manual array layout.

1) Open Arrange controls

1. Enter Prepare mode.
2. Open the Arrange panel.
3. Choose whether to arrange all visible models or only selected models.

2) Choose layout mode

Auto mode

Use for algorithmic placement.

• Arrange Distance controls spacing in mm.
• Arrange Mode:
• Standard: default auto placement.
• High-Precision: tighter hull/SAT-style packing.
• Allow Z-rotation lets auto arrange rotate models by 90° on Z when beneficial.

Note

In High-Precision mode, Z-rotation is required and remains enabled.

Manual mode

Use for explicit array placement.

• Set Count on X/Y/Z.
• Set Gap on X/Y/Z in mm.

3) Set placement anchor

Choose an anchor for placement origin:

• Center
• Front Left / Front Right
• Back Left / Back Right

4) Apply arrangement

• Arrange All: applies to all visible models.
• Arrange Selected: applies only to current selection.

Practical checks

• Confirm models stay within plate bounds/safety margins.
• Re-check model orientation after allowing Z-rotation.
• Re-run support checks if arrangement changed model context significantly.

Important interaction with Duplicate

If Duplicate setup is active with more than one target copy, arrange actions may be temporarily disabled until duplicate count is reduced.

Related workflows

• Duplicate Models
• Transform and Positioning
• Model Preparation

Screenshot placeholder: Arrange panel showing Auto/Manual mode and Arrange All/Arrange Selected actions.