# Using external monitor?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [July 19, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373 "2020-07-19T21:19:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![AnkerBak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@AnkerBak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AnkerBak)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/1 "2020-07-19T21:19:11Z")

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Any one has experience with, how it is to use external monitor to the Ipad Pro when drawing in Shapr3D?  
I am considering using Shapr3D as my only 3D program. Since I do not draw complex constructions.

Best  
Anker

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/2 "2020-07-19T21:38:03Z")

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Greetngs,  
I have used an external monitor with good results. I bought a ‘Lightning to HDMI’ adapter that worked well with my 2018 iPad Pro. I’m sure you can get a ‘USB3 to HDMI’ adapter as well if you have a newer iPad Pro.  
-Mike

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/3 "2020-07-19T21:38:57Z")

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While I haven’t tried it personally, you should be able to mirror your screen onto a larger monitor to view your work. But the App requires the pencil to touch the iPad screen.

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**Author:** ![Victor\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/victor_shapr3d/32/3502_2.png) [@Victor\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Victor_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/5 "2020-07-20T10:48:12Z")

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Hi Anker, adding to the already suggested options, you can use a VGA or HDMI cable to connect your iPad to an external monitor to have a larger display.

Here’s a great Apple article on how to go this using an HDMI or VGA cable:

> **[Connect iPad to a TV, projector, or monitor with a cable](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/connect-to-a-display-with-a-cable-ipadf1276cde/ipados)**
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> With the appropriate cable or adapter, connect your iPad to a display, like a TV, projector, or computer monitor.

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**Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 10:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/6 "2020-07-20T10:59:18Z")

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Thank you so much to all of you.

It sounds like it is possible to use an external monitor!

Do any of you know how far it is possible to see the apple pencil “point” on the external monitor, so that it is easier to navigate on the monitor?

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**Author:** ![Victor\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/victor_shapr3d/32/3502_2.png) [@Victor\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Victor_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/7 "2020-07-20T11:11:57Z")

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You are welcome. AFAIK, the monitor displays what is visible on the iPad and shows all interactions.

If it happens that some edges are cut off or there is some interactions not visible, this can be resolved by adjusting the monitor’s display settings.

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**Author:** ![cstumpf750](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbce88/32.png) [@cstumpf750](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/cstumpf750)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/8 "2020-07-21T21:30:02Z")

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I think if you look in the accessibility settings you will find an option that turns on where you touch and tap on the screen. I don’t remember the exact name of the option so you will have to look.

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**Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/9 "2020-07-21T21:53:53Z")

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To to Settings, and scroll down until you see the Shapr3D app. Then choose Tutorial Mode. You ‘ll need to restart Shapr3D for it to become effective.

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**Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/10 "2020-07-21T21:57:02Z")

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**Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-external-monitor/8373/11 "2020-07-22T20:10:09Z")

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Thank you so much, I will try that…