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Make your first nameplate

Turn a name or short message into a personalised plate or key tag.

STEP 01

Add a name tag

In the Scene workspace, choose Add object in the Objects panel and add a name tag. Select it in the object list to reveal its properties on the left.

STEP 02

Choose your lettering

Enter Your text, choose a font, and adjust Text size and Spacing. Start with a short name. Text size describes the font’s em size; the visible letters are centred and are not automatically scaled to fit.

STEP 03

Shape the backing

Under Plate dimensions, choose Rectangle or Letter outline. For a rectangle, adjust width, height, thickness and corner radius. Letter outline follows the letters; Outline margin controls the backing around them.

STEP 04

Set the style and colours

Under Lettering style, choose Raised or Flush / inlaid. Adjust the lettering depth or height and use the colour controls to distinguish the backing and letters. Inspect the model in the 3D preview and resolve validation messages.

STEP 05

Save and export

Save your editable project, then choose your export settings. Multipart 3MF keeps the separate parts available for slicer colour assignment; STL exports the model parts separately. Always inspect the result in your slicer before printing.

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