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PrusaSlicer has a fairly simple user interface. Most of the screen is dedicated to the 3D view, which is used to manipulate 3D models. The top toolbar (1, 2) adds and removes objects. The left toolbar (4) has tools for manipulation with 3D models, such as the scale or rotate tool. The right panel is used mainly to select a print, filament, and printer profile (6, 7, 8) and to choose whether or not to generate supports or brim.

The “Slice now” button (5) is used to generate G-code, which can then be exported to an SD card or sent directly to a printer. Some of the advanced functions are hidden by default, you can enable them later by switching to the Advanced or Expert mode (12).

  1. The Add button loads models into PrusaSlicer
  2. Delete and Delete All buttons remove the model(s) from PrusaSlicer
  3. Opens detailed settings of print, filament, and printer
  4. Move, Scale, Rotate, Place on Face and Cut tools
  5. Slice and generate the Gcode button
  6. Layer height and speed of a print
  7. Material selection
  8. Printer selection
  9. Right-click on the model to open a context menu
  10. Switch between 3D editor and layers preview
  11. Model preview
  12. Switch between Simple / Advanced / Expert mode
 

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MartinD
Is there any documentation on the layer preview UI? I had a question about the different views available to show layer height, fan speed etc etc. I can't read the colour coding very well and wanted to know if there is a way to better show that info. For instance, when showing volumetric speed, it would be great to be able to click on the model and be shown the exact value at that part of the model. The colours are really hard for me to differentiate. 
Marina Curzi - Official Prusa CS

We don't have this documentation yet. Please contact our customer support and they can help you.

fe60
For consistency the top toolbar should get a single reference (similar to the left toolbar and the setting tabs). In case you adjust it, the screenshot should be updated. The left and the top toolbar, as well as the models context menu got a couple of new buttons/entries.
The sentence about the right panel should mention the object list, at least.