Adjusting the cutting plane to achieve the desired gum height on the model before exporting. Lowering the gum height on the models reduces the amount of resin required for printing as well as shortening the print time.

When adjusting the cutting plane, please follow the principles below:

  1. Cutting plane does not cut anything needs to be exported.
  2. Cutting plane is horizontal.
  3. Cutting plane cuts through the entire bottom of the model.

How to adjust the cutting plane

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  1. Click on one of the yellow dots located on the left side behind both arches.
  2. Use the green bar to adjust the height.
  3. Use the quarter circles to adjust the inclination.
  4. Click away to hide the cutting plane.
  5. Optionally, you can click on the "Auto Cutting Plane" button and the software will automatically adjust the cutting plane based on your preferences.

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Note: The model will not immediately appear trimmed. However, when exported, the models are trimmed to the set height.

Auto Cutting-Plane

You have the option of having the cutting plane set for you, without manual adjustment.