3. 3D Printing G-code Generator – Snapmaker
4. Laser G-code Generator – Snapmaker
5. CNC G-code Generator – Snapmaker
2.1 Interface Overview
2.1.1 Home
Contains five panes, including the hidden menu bar, jumping, Get Started, Case Library, and Help.
Menu bar
Includes File, Edit, Window, Settings, and Help. It provides access to functions, including opening files, interacting with Luban, or providing helpful documentation or tutorials.
Jumping
Click to switch between Home and other windows, including the 3D Printing G-code Generator, Laser G-code Generator, CNC G-code Generator, and Workspace.
Get Started
Get started by importing projects or entering the 3D Printing G-code Generator, Laser G-code Generator, CNC G-code Generator, or Workspace.
Case Library
Provides you free, delicate 3-axis and 4-axis cases.
Help
Provides useful resources, including the software manual, video tutorials, and relevant websites.
2.1.2 3D Printing G-code Generator
Contains five panes, including the hidden menu bar, main toolbar, toolbar, configuration bar, and printing area.
Main Toolbar
Contains frequently used tools, including Home, Workspace, Save, Undo, and Redo.
Toolbar
Import objects and edit the properties related to the objects.
- Import Objects
Click
to import an object, or drag an object to Luban. - Edit Objects
Edit the position, size, or placement angle of the objects, or add supports to the objects.
Configuration Bar
Set the material and printing settings, generate G-code files, and preview the printing path.
Printing Area
Displays the 3D objects that you are editing, slicing, or previewing.
2.1.3 Laser G-code Generator
Contains five panes, including the hidden menu bar, main toolbar, toolbar, configuration bar, canvas, and preview area.
Main Toolbar
Contains frequently used tools, including Home, Workspace, Save, Undo, and Redo, Job Setup, Top, Bottom, and Camera Capture.
Toolbar
Import objects and edit the properties related to the objects.
- Import Objects
Click to import an object, or drag an object to Luban. - Select Objects
Click to select the object, which will be highlighted in blue when selected. - Draw Objects
Draw rectangles, ellipses, and circles, or add text.
Configuration Bar
Transform objects, create toolpaths, generate G-code files, and preview toolpaths.
- Edit Panel
The Edit panel shows the property related to object. When an object is selected, Luban displays this panel where you can transform the object, switch the Processing Mode, or enter the Process panel.
- Process Panel
The Process panel shows the Toolpath List and the relevant property of the toolpath. After the selected object is edited, you can create, edit, and sort the toolpaths of the object. Below the Toolpath List are the parameters you often use.
3-axis Canvas
Displays the 3-axis objects that you are editing or processing.
4-axis Canvas
Displays the 4-axis objects that you are editing or processing.
3-axis Preview Area
Displays the 3-axis objects that you are previewing.
4-axis Preview Area
Displays the 4-axis objects that you are previewing.
2.1.4 CNC G-code Generator
Contains five panes, including the hidden menu bar, main toolbar, toolbar, configuration bar, canvas, and preview area.
Main Toolbar
Contains frequently used tools, including Home, Workspace, Save, Undo, and Redo, Job Setup, Top, Bottom, and STL 3D View.
Toolbar
Import objects and edit the properties related to the objects.
- Import Objects
Click to import an object, or drag an object to Luban. - Select Objects
Click to select the object, which will be highlighted in blue when selected. - Draw Objects
Draw rectangles, ellipses, and circles, or add text.
Configuration Bar
Transform objects, create toolpaths, generate G-code files, preview toolpaths, and simulate operation results.
- Edit Panel
The Edit panel shows the property related to object. When an object is selected, Luban displays this panel where you can transform the object, switch the Processing Mode, or enter the Process panel.
- Process Panel
The Process panel shows the Toolpath List and the relevant property of the toolpath. After the selected object is edited, you can create, edit, and sort the toolpaths of the object. Below the Toolpath List are the parameters you often use.
3-axis Canvas
Displays the 3-axis objects that you are editing or processing.
4-axis Canvas
Displays the 4-axis objects that you are editing or processing.
3-axis Preview Area
Displays the 3-axis objects that you are previewing or simulating.
4-axis Preview Area
Displays the 4-axis objects that you are previewing or simulating.
2.1.5 Workspace
Contains five panes, including the hidden menu bar, jumping, left sidebar, right sidebar, and preview area. You can enter Workspace from Home, the 3D Printing G-code Generator, Laser G-code Generator, or CNC G-code Generator.
Left Sidebar
Contains the Connection panel and Console panel. The Connection panel helps you to connect Luban with the machine, and the Console panel can read and execute the entered commands. If Luban detects any toolheads or modules, their corresponding operation panels will be displayed on the left sidebar.
Right Sidebar
Operate G-code files, control the movement of Linear Modules, and set the work origin before laser engraving or CNC carving.
Preview Area
Preview the G-code files and monitor the printing, engraving, or carving job. When Luban is connected to the machine, you can Run the G-code file, Pause or Stop running, or Close the G-code file.
2.2 Regular Interactions
2.2.1 Select Objects
2.2.2 Select Toolpaths
2.2.3 View Transformation
To view the transformation of 2D objects
To view the transformation of 3D objects
2.3 Keyboard Shortcuts
