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The Workspace

Cubie's interface is designed to be minimal and context-sensitive. Tools appear only when relevant to the current mode.

Sketch Mode Interface

Main Areas

1. Viewport (Center)

The 3D space where you build your model. The grid represents the print bed.

  • Rotate: Left Click + Drag
  • Pan: Right Click + Drag
  • Zoom: Scroll Wheel

2. Header (Top)

Navigation between two creation stages:

  • Sketch: Build the rough shape with voxels.
  • Assembly: The model automatically splits into parts and joints are generated. Refine and configure your model here.

3. Toolbar (Bottom Center)

Contains tools specific to the current mode.

  • Sketch Mode: Block (add voxel, hotkey 1), Break (remove voxel, hotkey 2), Settings.
  • Assembly Mode: The bottom panel contains the QuickPanel with quick settings (Motion, Block, Joint, Flip, Smooth, Pencil, Regen). Part-specific tools (Split, Merge, Link, Flip, Move, Socket, Reset, Delete) appear when a part is selected.

4. ActionBar (Assembly)

When you click on a part in Assembly mode, an action bar appears:

  • Split — split the part (select voxels → Detach)
  • Merge — merge with another part
  • Link — connect one part to another (Connect To)
  • Flip — flip joint direction
  • Tight/Relax — toggle joint tightness
  • Move — reposition the joint along the contact plane
  • Socket — reposition socket
  • Reset — reset pose
  • Delete — delete part

5. QuickPanel (Assembly Bottom Panel)

Quick settings panel available in Assembly mode:

  • Motion — interaction mode (posing)
  • Block — cube size setting
  • Joint — joint settings (bearing diameter)
  • Flip — toggle attachment direction
  • Smooth — organic smoothing
  • Pencil — show/hide drawing in Assembly
  • Regen — regenerate parts and joints

6. Export

The Export button in the header opens an export preview with orientation and rotation mode selection.