3D
Trace a 3D model in OSC-1, compare solid and see-through outlines, reduce detail, and inspect the rotating result before export.
To turn a 3D model into oscilloscope art, open Import Shapes → 3D Import in OSC-1 and choose a built-in shape, a preset model, or Import File. Compare Hide Hidden Lines on and off, choose an Edge Mode, and rotate the model to check that the traced picture stays readable.
How does a 3D model appear on an XY display?
OSC-1 displays the model as a two-dimensional line drawing. Rotate it to reveal its depth: a slow turn makes overlapping edges easier to understand than a still picture. Use the view controls to inspect the outline before adding motion or exporting.
What does Hide Hidden Lines change?
Hide Hidden Lines leaves out edges behind nearer parts of the model. Turn it off for a see-through wireframe. Try Blocks or Trio to compare overlapping objects; a simple shape viewed straight on may show little difference.
Removing edges changes the traced path. Listen as well as look, and compare the result at the same settings. It does not guarantee a particular pitch change or certify the drawing for a laser projector.
How do I reduce the amount of detail?
Choose Auto, Feature, or Sharp Edges Only for a less dense drawing, then raise Edge Threshold to keep fewer creases. Silhouette keeps the outer contour. In Wireframe, lower Mesh Detail to reduce the triangle edges; Edge Threshold does not change that mode.
Watch the point-count and refresh readouts while adjusting the drawing. Keep details that remain visible at the intended display size; remove detail that only makes the picture harder to read.
How do I prepare the path and export?
Leave Path Optimization on as a starting point. Review Blanking Points, Jump Threshold, and Trace Speed in the same panel, then use Reprocess Path after changing the path controls. Follow 3D Import Settings for the complete control reference.
Use Export to save the result. Before sending anything to a laser, follow Hardware and the required output checks; an attractive screen preview is not hardware-safety approval.
Related
- 3D Import Settings — controls and file requirements
- Shape tools — choose or import a model
- Fidelity — balance detail and drawing rate
- Brightness — how the traced path affects the picture