# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=228

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## [Hi, I’m a furniture maker in south England. I paid years membership now need to learn more about it](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-m-a-furniture-maker-in-south-england-i-paid-years-membership-now-need-to-learn-more-about-it/15021)

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**Author:** [@Kingal](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kingal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-i-m-a-furniture-maker-in-south-england-i-paid-years-membership-now-need-to-learn-more-about-it/15021 "2021-09-25T02:01:58Z")

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How can I make like a “door handle” and save it so I can use it on another projects!? I tried to import, export… but I don’t understand I’m looking to “save” that’s all Also is this software give me a real 3D drawing …

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## [Counting area and perimeter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/counting-area-and-perimeter/15023)

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**Author:** [@Sapri](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sapri)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/counting-area-and-perimeter/15023 "2021-09-25T00:28:49Z")

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Hi I’m interesting with this app and still learning, but if possible this app can counting all area and perimeter also just like on computer that’s I sketched, on computer i just doing hatch and counting by objects that…

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## [Item name can not be imported to Keyshot](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-name-can-not-be-imported-to-keyshot/14920)

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**Author:** [@hello1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hello1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/item-name-can-not-be-imported-to-keyshot/14920 "2021-09-24T06:52:37Z")

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I have the items named in Shapr3d, for example, cover, base, then export them as a STEP file and the file name is box.step. While open this file in Keyshot, the item names will be replaced by the file name, can not keep …

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## [Problem with STL import](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-stl-import/15001)

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**Author:** [@Mikegearin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mikegearin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-stl-import/15001 "2021-09-23T02:07:50Z")

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Imported an STL file and just want to cut a hole in the face and all I get is a solid cylinder.

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## [Sketch Bug?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bug/14993)

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**Author:** [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-bug/14993 "2021-09-22T08:34:22Z")

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Something is wrong here.

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## [Can you teach me how to design like a picture?! Please help me](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-teach-me-how-to-design-like-a-picture-please-help-me/14888)

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**Author:** [@Tass](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tass)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 5:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-teach-me-how-to-design-like-a-picture-please-help-me/14888 "2021-09-22T05:24:07Z")

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Hello, I am a graduate student in graduate school. I want to design like the picture to include in my thesis, but I think my skills are still not enough. I really want to put it in my thesis, can you teach me how to de…

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## [Why do In have different extrude options in the same body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-in-have-different-extrude-options-in-the-same-body/14833)

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**Author:** [@scebastian.ramirez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/scebastian.ramirez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-do-in-have-different-extrude-options-in-the-same-body/14833 "2021-09-21T12:16:00Z")

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I have a solid object, but I need to extrude in angle, not the whole surface. I choose the surface, then a line to extrude, but in on side it shows the angle option, but in the other side, shows a different one. The firs…

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## [Chamfer/fillet issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-issues/2964)

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**Author:** [@JPV](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JPV)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/chamfer-fillet-issues/2964 "2021-09-20T17:36:09Z")

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I’m continually having issues with the chamfer/fillet feature. There are inconsistencies with it working/not working. Sometimes if I change the view or reattempt the chamfer/fillet or close and reopen the program I can g…

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## [0.001 mm error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-001-mm-error/14966)

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**Author:** [@Farahbod](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Farahbod)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/0-001-mm-error/14966 "2021-09-20T09:46:14Z")

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My software started showing an abnormal error. The distance between two parts are 50 mm but software sometimes shows it 50.001 or 49.999 this happens when i find the mid plane betweens two objects and mirror my parts. …

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## [Drawing spiral?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-spiral/10602)

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**Author:** [@Nitro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nitro)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-spiral/10602 "2021-09-20T09:38:39Z")

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Hello everybody How to Draw a Flat Spiral I want to project this onto a cone to get a conical helix. However, I can’t find any tools for a simple spiral.

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## [Can’t share stl’s to drive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share-stl-s-to-drive/14933)

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**Author:** [@Spark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spark)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-share-stl-s-to-drive/14933 "2021-09-20T03:20:01Z")

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Hello hive mind. B I’ve been uploading stl’s from shapr to my google drive for most of the time I’ve been on here. Noticed that I can no longer do such a thing. If I dl as a 3mf it’s no problem. Thought that might be a…

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## [Coded design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coded-design/14955)

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**Author:** [@Wots](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wots)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coded-design/14955 "2021-09-20T01:25:28Z")

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I’ve been wondering if a feature could be created that allows you to design by typing in an object ‘type’ then entering the design parameters. Like say you pick a ‘cube’ to create then enter the length, width, height, an…

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## [Issue on sweep along 3D spiral](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-on-sweep-along-3d-spiral/14962)

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**Author:** [@Trippy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Trippy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/issue-on-sweep-along-3d-spiral/14962 "2021-09-20T00:27:49Z")

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As I was trying to sweep along a 3D spiral, the profile twists. I have read that complex helix are being developed, hence, this is more of an inquiry as to why this happens rather than a feature request. :slight\_smile: …

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## [Revealing internal body color on cut surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revealing-internal-body-color-on-cut-surfaces/14953)

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**Author:** [@carverBAL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/carverBAL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/revealing-internal-body-color-on-cut-surfaces/14953 "2021-09-19T18:04:44Z")

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I am laminating various layers together, and am indicating the various materials using different body colors. However, when I cut through the layers using subtract, the exposed surfaces are all gray. I’d like to be able …

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## [Feature request - auto versioning](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-auto-versioning/14950)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 9:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-auto-versioning/14950 "2021-09-19T09:03:59Z")

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Hi, I would love to see an auto versioning function where S3D adds version numbers automatically every time you export your design. Now I fo it manually. Maybe add a setting of how many backversions should be kept and…

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## [Filenames](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filenames/14946)

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**Author:** [@Pouln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pouln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filenames/14946 "2021-09-18T20:51:20Z")

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Hi, I adopted the habit to save my designs in files on several locations and often both in xt and shapr format. Why do I need to enter the filename under which it should be saved every time again? (Or am I doing someth…

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## [Export figure](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-figure/14916)

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**Author:** [@Tongyi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tongyi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-figure/14916 "2021-09-18T01:49:14Z")

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When use Shapr3D for windows, I can not export a figure with .jpg or .tif style. However, when use Shapr3D for iPad, 3D figure canbe exported with .jpg style.

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## [Best file types for import/ export to and from fusion 360?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-file-types-for-import-export-to-and-from-fusion-360/5498)

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**Author:** [@Markevans](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Markevans)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 5:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/best-file-types-for-import-export-to-and-from-fusion-360/5498 "2021-09-18T05:41:29Z")

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Hi, I primarily use Fusion 360 on a PC but am new here. Can I get some guidance on best file formats to use passing back and forth? If this is covered in one of the videos I’ve missed it and a url to it is all the answ…

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## [Can't create body?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-body/14927)

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**Author:** [@Kevlar\_M](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kevlar_M)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-create-body/14927 "2021-09-18T04:34:30Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m new at this so I apologize if this ends up being a simple answer to a dumb question. I’ve been modeling around and I’ve created what looks to me like a body that should be able to be extruded. All of th…

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## [Export image with dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-image-with-dimensions/14936)

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**Author:** [@red](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/red)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-image-with-dimensions/14936 "2021-09-18T02:36:28Z")

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Is there a way to have object dimensions included when exporting the image?

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## [Sketches and things still broken](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-things-still-broken/14924)

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**Author:** [@Hipcat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hipcat)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-and-things-still-broken/14924 "2021-09-17T20:55:35Z")

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Shapr3D Still Broken - YouTube I’ve tried to not be too frustrated in that short video showing some of the problems, but I’m losing so much time to these kinds of things still. This is another email for support, so that’…

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## [Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings/14929)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawings/14929 "2021-09-17T20:21:36Z")

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is there a way to align one view to another like it would be if it was a projection view. And do you see adding the ability to shade views in the near future. Thank you

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## [哪里有shapr3d中文版教程买？](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d/14921)

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**Author:** [@copywzy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/copywzy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d/14921 "2021-09-17T14:20:24Z")

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没有一整套训练流程很难进步啊！！！

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## [Drawing views](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-views/14910)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-views/14910 "2021-09-16T21:25:52Z")

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is there a way to align one view to another like it would be if it was a projection view. And do you see adding the ability to shade views in the near future. Thank you

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## [New 2D sections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-2d-sections/14899)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-2d-sections/14899 "2021-09-16T16:54:53Z")

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Hi, Quick jump into the new 2D section views. Great start! Initial few comments: If I delete a section view to renew it (because I want to adjust the section line position) the replacement section takes the next lett…

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## [Organización de diseños](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organizacion-de-disenos/14903)

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**Author:** [@wigarga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wigarga)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organizacion-de-disenos/14903 "2021-09-16T16:08:23Z")

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Hola, he estado buscando por toda la interfaz de donde están todos los diseños agrupados y no he encontrado ninguna forma de organizar esta proyectos de ninguna forma lógica (medianamente carpetas o separadores) ¿alguien…

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## [Have you tried Augmented Reality with your Windows tablet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-you-tried-augmented-reality-with-your-windows-tablet/14879)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Gy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_Gy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/have-you-tried-augmented-reality-with-your-windows-tablet/14879 "2021-09-16T03:03:40Z")

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We have just added a short how-to about using of Shapr3D’s export function and Microsoft’s free 3D Viewer app to check out your designs in situ. All you need is a device that has a rear-facing camera – they are not that …

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## [Shapr3D for mechanical design professionals](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-mechanical-design-professionals/14647)

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**Author:** [@rammohanp.p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rammohanp.p)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-mechanical-design-professionals/14647 "2021-09-15T12:31:57Z")

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Can this be considered as a full-fledged mechanical design software/app for mechanical design professionals? Request mechanical design pros to list down the hits and misses of this nice piece of work. From part modelling…

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## [Lines on a drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-on-a-drawing/14846)

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**Author:** [@YouvebeenSerged](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/YouvebeenSerged)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lines-on-a-drawing/14846 "2021-09-15T09:20:21Z")

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Hello Why lines drawn on a 3D body aren’t displayed on a drawing? Thanks, Serge

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## [UX question](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ux-question/14893)

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**Author:** [@someguywhomakesthing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/someguywhomakesthing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ux-question/14893 "2021-09-15T08:02:54Z")

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Is it possible to bind new key strokes for navigating through the 3d space? Like Shift+Right Mouse Click should just be middle click so I can have all my viewport movements on one hand.

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