# Visualization not casting shadows

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [January 16, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152 "2026-01-16T10:20:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nick001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3be4f8/32.png) [@Nick001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick001)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152/1 "2026-01-16T10:20:42Z")

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Hi,

I’ve been using Shapr3D on windows, version 5.1014.10201.0 #c8665d6d Installation type website

Our models don’t show any shadow castings making our models renders/images very dull and not usable. We use the modeling view without grid/axes to screenshot the model.

Looking for some help to enable shadows. Image below is a object 1:1 of 5500mm the letters are 80mm thick.

 ![Schermafbeelding 2026-01-16 111930](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/5/9/5991424a353ec566882f18aa02e26f75098790a7.jpeg)

**What i’ve tried/done:**

- Model is placed betwee the axles
- Environment default or any other settings set to Ground plane (check) snap to model, XY plane or completely off.
- Restart program with each setting off

Hope someone can help me out 🙂

Nick