// Operations · key U
Texture
Rows of short strokes that dip in and out, like a hand-tooled surface.
Use it for: Decorative backgrounds on signs and panels.
Tool: A ball nose for soft scoops, a V-bit for sharp cuts.
Settings
| Setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | The deepest a stroke goes (in its middle). | 1.5 mm |
| Row spacing | Distance between the rows of strokes. | 4 mm |
| Strokes from / to | The range of stroke lengths. | 6 – 14 mm |
| Gap | Gap between strokes. | 3 mm |
| Randomness | How much strokes vary in depth and shift sideways. | 50 % |
| Variation | Another number gives another random pattern with the same settings. | 1 |
Every operation also has: Tool, Include in G-code, Own safe heights, Start depth, Coolant — see Heights. Hover the (i) next to a setting in the app for the same explanations.
Tips
- The pattern is the same every time until you change the Variation number.