Menu
Click the Menu Icon on the top left corner to open the Menu.
New Project
Create a new project.
Open Project
Open an existing project file or load and merge the project file into the current project.
Project files have the extension .chitubox. Please make sure not to confuse them with 3D mesh files or slice files.
Save Project
Save all or selected models as a .chitubox project file.
Open
Open a project file, import a 3D model, or slice file.
Please note that .ctb files are the final slice files, used for printing only. You SHOULD NOT try to modify their 3D structures. Only a few non-structure-relative operations like exposure time, lift and retract speed, and layer pixel editing (CHITUBOX Pro only), etc. are available.
Save As
Save all models on the print platform as a project file.
Export Model
Export all or selected 3D models (including supports). You can export models in a variety of file formats, allowing you to share your models with other users or use them with other 3D software.
Recently Opened
Open previously successfully opened projects and 3D model files.
Account
Log in to your CHITUBOX account. You can create an account and log in to access additional features, such as saving your settings across multiple devices.
Community
Quickly access the CHITUBOX official community. You can interact with other users using our software and stay up-to-date with the latest news, releases, and updates.
Join community to create endless possibilities with CHITUBOX together.
Feedback
Here you can submit any ideas, suggestions, or comments about CHITUBOX to the developers.
Language
Users can choose the displayed language as needed.
Currently supported languages are: German, English, French, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Finnish, Turkish, Spanish, Czech, Greek, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.
Help
Check for Updates
Check if the current version needs updating and display the update log for different versions of the softwareFactory Setting.
Factory Setting
Restore factory settings. This can help solve software issues you may encounter or reset the software.
Export configuration
Export the current machine's configuration and save it as a .cfg file. This can help back up your print settings or share your print settings with other users.
Import configuration
Select a .cfg file and import it into the current machine configuration. This can help restore print settings or import print settings from other users
About CHITUBOX
View software information such as current version of the software and copyright information. This can help to keep track of the version and stay up to date with the latest version.
Open Log Path
Access the folder containing log files.
You can directly access the log folder if the program crashes and cannot be opened:
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Windows:
C:\Users\{user-name}\AppData\Local\chitubox2_0\Log -
Ubuntu:
~/.local/share/chitubox2_0/Log
Open Cache Path
Access the cache folder.
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Windows:
C:\Users\{user-name}\AppData\Local\chitubox2 0\Cache -
Ubuntu:
~/.local/share/chitubox2_0/Log/chitubox2 0/Cache
The cache path of macOS can't be located for now as the its location is dynamic.
Open Config Path
Access the folder containing your printing configuration.
You can access the config folder of your printing configuration stored in CHITUBOX.
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Windows:
C:\Users\{user-name}\AppData\Local\chitubox2_0\Conf -
Ubuntu:
~/.local/share/chitubox2_0/Conf
Open dmp Path
Access the folder containing the crash information.
You can access the dmp folder to get the crash information if the CHITUBOX Basic crashes.
- Windows:
C:\Users\{user-name}\AppData\Local\chitubox2_0\Cache\dmp
No dmp folder is available on macOS as there will be an error pop-up on MacOS when app crashes. Ubuntu doesn't support creating dmp folder for now.
User Manual
Visit the CHITUBOX user manual.
Data Collection
See what data CHITUBOX is collecting and how it is used.
Plugins
Manage software plugins. You can import or export plugins to support printers that are not natively supported by CHITUBOX.
After downloading the plugin, You can go to the Main Menu > Help > Plugin to open the plugin window and import the plugin file.
Shortcut
View and modify keyboard shortcuts for the software.
Trim Translation
The "Trim Translation" option in CHITUBOX allows you to trim the translation error in the software.
Settings
General settings for CHITUBOX Basic.
Appearance
Theme
There are three themes available: Light, Dark, and Classic.
Sectional Area Pattern
Change the displayed pattern of the sectional area.
UI Display Scale
Change the size of the UI.
Grid Width
Change the width of the grid on the build plate shown in the model view.
File
Sliced File Thumbnail
Change the perspective in the thumbnail of the sliced file.
Auto Save Interval
Change the interval at which the software automatically saves projects.
Auto Save Directory
Change the directory where the software saves projects.
Model Rename
Automatically add custom suffixes to file names. For example, #number, hollowed out, fixed, and mirrored.
Project File Naming
- Append Model Filename Sequentially: The filename is composed of the loaded model filename Sequentially.
Slice File Naming
Set the naming rules for sliced files. Most rules are self-explanatory. Only a few special rules are explained below.
Duplicate Name Replacement
Set the naming rule for conflicting file names.
Character Replacement
Some operating systems do not allow certain characters in filenames. Built-in characters will be used to automatically replace those characters with other characters.
Custom Character Replacement
Define custom character replacement rules.
System
Max Undos
This allows you to change the maximum number of undo operations that can be performed.
Graphics Card Backward Compatible
Turn on this option if the model preview appears abnormal or the software does not run as expected. Restart the software for the option to take effect.
The program will use more memory if this option is turned on.
Graphics Quality
The graphics quality grade of CHITUBOX. Increase the value to decrease the refresh rate and improve the graphics quality.
Render Engine
Change the render engine of the software.
On Windows, you can choose Direct3D or OpenGL as the rendering engine.
On macOS, you can choose Metal or OpenGL as the rendering engine.
Function
Slicing Model Volume Calculation
Enable or disable volume calculation during slicing.
Enabling this option may slow down the slicing speed.
Thumbnail Preview of Desktop
Enable or disable the thumbnail preview on the desktop.
Preview Supports
Enable or disable support preview when adding manual supports.
Display Support Auxiliary Lines
Enable or disable support auxiliary lines.
Open Graphics Tooltips
Enable or disable the graphic tooltips.
Support Hidden Angle
The angle between the camera optical axis and the negative Z axis of the build plate, supports will be hidden if the angle is smaller than the value you set.
Examples
Open sample models included with the software.
Exit
Quit the software.
Right-click Menu
New Project
Create a new project.
Export Model
Export all models or selected models (including supports).
You can export models in a variety of file formats allowing you to share your models with other users or use them with other 3D software.
Replace Model
Replace the current model with another model that has slight differences without having to add supports again.
Select Model
Select the model under the mouse cursor if not already selected. Hold down the Ctrl key and click to select multiple models.
Cancel Seleted Model
Deselect a selected model under the mouse cursor.
Hide
Hide the model under the mouse cursor.
Hide Others
Hide all models except the one under the mouse cursor.
Display All Models
Display all hidden models.