# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=171

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## [Problem of modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-of-modeling/22774)

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**Author:** [@WeiEn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WeiEn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-of-modeling/22774 "2022-12-02T10:29:04Z")

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This is the model that I’m working on. Now the problem is you can see in the picture that there’s hollow between two wall. It’s there some solution that I can fix it?

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## [compatibility ipad 7th](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-ipad-7th/22786)

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**Author:** [@Leonilic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leonilic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/compatibility-ipad-7th/22786 "2022-12-02T10:16:04Z")

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Is Shapr3d compatible with the ipad 7th? Namely, the website states that it is not compatible (only 6th 2018 and later and 5th 2017 and later). Has anyone tried it?

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## [2D drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings/22783)

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**Author:** [@Jakub\_Medek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jakub_Medek)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 8:32am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings/22783 "2022-12-02T08:32:55Z")

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Hi, I am a new user of this software. It’s a total blast .-) I have a question about 2D. Is it possible to create, use custom drawing template? This default one is unusable for us because there must be more information …

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## [Copy & Paste measurements , Feature request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-measurements-feature-request/18092)

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**Author:** [@Mbock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mbock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copy-paste-measurements-feature-request/18092 "2022-12-01T20:30:16Z")

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Hi, I often use measured dimensions as input for the next design step. At the moment I have to remember the measured value and type it in over the number field. It would be great one could copy the values (by tapping …

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## [Future update to hide "fake pointer"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-update-to-hide-fake-pointer/22495)

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**Author:** [@usman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/usman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/future-update-to-hide-fake-pointer/22495 "2022-12-01T11:24:07Z")

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Hello everyone, i am using the SpaceMouse from 3D Connexion with shapr. First of all, kudos for making this work so well. Is it possible to give an option to hide the “fake pointer” in a future update? I am talking abo…

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## [Drawn pattern along a spline](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawn-pattern-along-a-spline/22766)

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**Author:** [@mjmnz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mjmnz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawn-pattern-along-a-spline/22766 "2022-12-01T09:10:12Z")

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I want to create a pattern of evenly spaced circles along a spline. The circles will then be extruded to create a pattern of parallel rods following the shape of the spline. Any ideas other than manually drawing each ci…

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## [STL Dimension](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-dimension/22763)

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**Author:** [@Karim](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-dimension/22763 "2022-12-01T06:48:31Z")

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Hey I can Import STL files, create drawing views but cannot dimension. Why?

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## [Standard parts catalog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-parts-catalog/22687)

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**Author:** [@ShopRat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShopRat)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/standard-parts-catalog/22687 "2022-12-01T06:31:58Z")

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Is there standard parts catalogs in the market for standard hardware so I don’t have to create my own? Fasteners, raw material stock such as 2x4, plywood , maybe tools for shop layout, …? Either for a fee or no cost?

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## [2D Drawing Tools Not Working On PC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-tools-not-working-on-pc/22761)

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**Author:** [@Dmayfield18](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dmayfield18)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-tools-not-working-on-pc/22761 "2022-11-30T22:28:01Z")

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I am newly using my PC app instead of the ipad for modeling and it seems that my 2D drawing tools do not work on my PC app. Example: Ive modeled a simple circle with two hole pattern for a plate. When selecting the poin…

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## [French language](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/french-language/22755)

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**Author:** [@Lossius](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lossius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/french-language/22755 "2022-11-30T19:23:59Z")

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Will you support french language ? If so, when ? Thanks

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## [Shapr3D Learn videos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-learn-videos/22751)

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**Author:** [@AikevanderHoeff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AikevanderHoeff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-learn-videos/22751 "2022-11-30T13:05:12Z")

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Shapr3D learn videos are the best! I am an educationalist, with didactic experience. The past months I explored the ‘learn’ video’s about Sketchup, Rhino and Shapr3D. The other two (Sketchup and Rhino) are way behind co…

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## [Creating dimensions in 3D model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-dimensions-in-3d-model/21848)

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**Author:** [@rowan.bradley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rowan.bradley)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-dimensions-in-3d-model/21848 "2022-11-30T10:17:53Z")

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What’s the best way to add dimensions to a 3D model? I need to do this to supply the model to a manufacturer to get a quote for making them. I have tried to add them just by adding new lines but there seen to be quite a …

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## [My files are continuously uploading](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-files-are-continuously-uploading/22718)

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**Author:** [@Bendango](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bendango)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/my-files-are-continuously-uploading/22718 "2022-11-30T07:47:51Z")

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Dear Shapr, Please see the attached image - a hole bunch of my files are continually uploading. I cannot access them to stop the uploading nor open them so they are stuck in limbo. I have recently added Shapr to my Mac…

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## [Attempting to export material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/attempting-to-export-material/22738)

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**Author:** [@Slartibartslow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Slartibartslow)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/attempting-to-export-material/22738 "2022-11-29T21:50:10Z")

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I’m trying Shapr3D Version 5.271.0 (4458), and as soon as I completed the first tutorial exercise, I attempted to import and export one STL file. The STL had been created in Cheetah 3D (an organic modeling and animation …

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## [Changing existing pattern](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-existing-pattern/22657)

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**Author:** [@CRDL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CRDL)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/changing-existing-pattern/22657 "2022-11-29T11:41:43Z")

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Hello I am Newby, and i am a little bit frustrated. Changing for example a pattern it looks not possible, when i select the sketch i wishes to update the exciting pattern but i start a new pattern. When i zoom in i see…

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## [Implement horizontal/vertical constrains for points in sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/implement-horizontal-vertical-constrains-for-points-in-sketches/22711)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_the-Rathje](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Matt_the-Rathje)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/implement-horizontal-vertical-constrains-for-points-in-sketches/22711 "2022-11-28T17:33:01Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: If you draw 2 circles and would like their centers to stay horizontal or vertical it is not possible by simply adding a constrain. The same applies to vertexes of non-perpen…

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## [Any feature ideas?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-feature-ideas/15)

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**Author:** [@Attila](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Attila)\
**Replies:** 681\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-feature-ideas/15 "2022-11-28T14:32:18Z")

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If you feel that the software needs something new: post it here. We're open to every idea - even the most unlikely!

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## [Error opening designs in mobile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-opening-designs-in-mobile/22700)

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**Author:** [@Paasss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Paasss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/error-opening-designs-in-mobile/22700 "2022-11-28T09:47:22Z")

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Good morning! My clients and I are having problems with the visualization in the mobile phone of the designs I do. Once I share the link with them, the load screen goes from 0 to 98% pretty quickly but it suddenly sto…

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## [Projection Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-tool/22694)

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**Author:** [@Farid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farid)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 3:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/projection-tool/22694 "2022-11-28T03:23:57Z")

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Hello, I am trying to use the projection tool on a ring but to add a pattern (see enclosed photo) but am unable to create an automated/batch projection. The video tutorial demonstrating projection and material remova…

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## [Locked off xyz / assembly misaligned](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locked-off-xyz-assembly-misaligned/22691)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locked-off-xyz-assembly-misaligned/22691 "2022-11-27T22:19:16Z")

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Object off on XYZ, when i tap cube to lock in object i can see that it is slightly off, if i lock on an axis, and i draw a circle……then when I view it from another axis point (side view) you can see that it is slightly o…

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## [Grid space settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-space-settings/22668)

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**Author:** [@Nick1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grid-space-settings/22668 "2022-11-27T09:22:08Z")

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Hi, does anyone know how to set the grid spacings? Nick1.

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## [Other export format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/other-export-format/15025)

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**Author:** [@Sapri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sapri)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 4:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/other-export-format/15025 "2022-11-27T04:14:15Z")

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Please add more export format, i need it like GLTF, GLB PLEASE

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## [Measuring Lengths & Widths?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-lengths-widths/22660)

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**Author:** [@StuffSethMakes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StuffSethMakes)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-lengths-widths/22660 "2022-11-26T22:29:32Z")

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Hello! As I mentioned in my first post on this forum, I’m more familiar with Skethcup and am trying to learn Shapr3D, but am finding things not as “intuitive” as the app claims it is. How in the world do I measure simp…

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## [Tracing image without selecting image](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-image-without-selecting-image/2144)

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**Author:** [@Scribb1er](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scribb1er)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tracing-image-without-selecting-image/2144 "2022-11-26T19:20:25Z")

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Hi there I’ve imported an image I want to trace a spline onto, but, when I trace it, I’m constantly selecting the image. Any ideas how I can make the image unselectable?

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## [Measuring distance in topview](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-distance-in-topview/22672)

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**Author:** [@AikevanderHoeff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AikevanderHoeff)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measuring-distance-in-topview/22672 "2022-11-26T18:31:08Z")

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I am looking at the lessons at Draw 2D sketches. In part 10 - I try to do what the teacher does - I have to measure the distance between two circles. On a Windows destop with a mouse, how do I do that? I know that I ha…

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## [New Spline tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-spline-tool/22651)

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**Author:** [@CriminaalLawyer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CriminaalLawyer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 7:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-spline-tool/22651 "2022-11-26T07:42:46Z")

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Is it possible to roll back to an older version of Shapr3D on my iPad. I do not like the new spline tool. It’s frustrating to want a hard stop on a line and when I start the next point it drags the line with it.

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## [EDU license but I have japanese student licence card and I don’t have a school email address](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-but-i-have-japanese-student-licence-card-and-i-don-t-have-a-school-email-address/22667)

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**Author:** [@Hikari853](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hikari853)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/edu-license-but-i-have-japanese-student-licence-card-and-i-don-t-have-a-school-email-address/22667 "2022-11-26T07:40:20Z")

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Hello, I’m a junior high school student. I live in Japan and I applied EDU license, but it declined. I submitted a student card(written in Japanese and some note by me in English) but didn’t work. And, I don’t have a s…

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## [How to round/chamfer mitered edges?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-round-chamfer-mitered-edges/22656)

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**Author:** [@buttjointww](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/buttjointww)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-round-chamfer-mitered-edges/22656 "2022-11-25T22:45:19Z")

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Does anyone know how to round/chamfer a mitered edge? When I try to round the corner, it rounds the edge of each individual object and not the two joined corners. Using “union” is not an option as I’m woodworking and wil…

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## [STL object and intersecting plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-object-and-intersecting-plane/22616)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stl-object-and-intersecting-plane/22616 "2022-11-25T16:17:02Z")

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Is i possible to just see the plane and the intersection object part and nothing else (like a CT scan) or do I have to workaround and cut the object and make parts invisible?

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## [1st person walk around mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1st-person-walk-around-mode/22638)

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**Author:** [@PD3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PD3D)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1st-person-walk-around-mode/22638 "2022-11-25T14:58:41Z")

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Is there a simple way to simulate walking around? I’m building a house and I’m finding it awkward to pinch in and pan around without the camera jumping behind walls. I’d like to simulate walking through the house, if t…

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