# Section view is orange… is it possible to keep the original colors?

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786
**Category:** Modeling Questions
**Created:** [October 7, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786 "2022-10-07T17:35:26Z")
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### Author: ![Regis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/77aa72/32.png) [@Regis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Regis)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786/1 "2022-10-07T17:35:26Z")

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Is it possible to keep the original colors when using section view? If not I suggest this change, as per today I need to section the model…

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### Author: ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-is-orange-is-it-possible-to-keep-the-original-colors/21786/2 "2022-10-07T17:38:01Z")

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Hi,

Currently the best workaround is to create a copy of the model, and cut it using split body tool. I hope it helps.