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Interface

Kiri:Moto's interface is designed for maximum access to the workspace, showing only the options necessary and relevant to the current action.

OBJ, STL, and 3MF files import natively. SVG, JPG, and PNG files are auto-extruded into 3D parts.

For the CAM interface, click here.

A minimalist approach

Top Menu​

  • Left: Buttons to move through the Arrange → Slice → Preview → Export workflow. These steps are also available as keyboard shortcuts. Selecting an option here will automatically run prior steps as needed.
  • Center: Clicking the logo opens a dialog with version selection, helpful links, and your current Kiri:Moto version. If you are unsure which version to use, check the release notes on GitHub.
  • Right: Options for importing/exporting the workspace, manipulating the view, changing modes, and setting preferences. Kiri:Moto currently supports CAM, FDM, SLA, and LASER modes. Some other modes are extensions of the LASER workflow, but do not have first-class support. The preferences menu will be covered later in this section.
    • Changing the mode updates the left menu and enables/disables mode-specific options such as the CAM Operation menu and the CAM Animate step.
    • Learn about K:M file types here.

Left Menu​

The left menu contains options for the current mode. These vary widely:

  • CAM has ample documentation on Process Options.
  • Other modes are less documented but many options are self-explanatory if you're familiar with the manufacturing process.
  • Hovering over an option provides tooltips. When in doubt, a quick search usually explains the option in detail.

Right Menu​

The right menu contains controls for objects in the workspace.

  • Hovering over the arrow next to an object reveals options for deleting, renaming, disabling, or replacing it.
  • Disabled objects remain visible but are ignored during slicing and exporting.

Machines Dialog​

Device Dialog

The device dialog is accessed through the settings dropdown. It allows you to configure a device or select a predefined one.

  • The dropdown only shows devices available for the current mode.
  • Stock device settings are greyed out. To modify them, click Customize.
  • Learn more about how K:M handles CAM devices here.

Preferences​

Application preferences are also accessed through the settings dropdown. These are mode-dependent but share many common options. For example, CNC preferences include animation controls.

  • Preferences in FDM mode

  • Preferences in laser mode

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