#      Why is this happening

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [August 31, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198 "2022-08-31T18:22:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 11\
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**Author:** ![Joeykramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/258eb7/32.png) [@Joeykramer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joeykramer)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/1 "2022-08-31T18:22:42Z")

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When I draw a line everything becomes visible this was never like this before

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 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/f/d/fd140a82271e50a02f50c6b247c89d3da0fc1980.jpeg)  
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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:** [August 31, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/2 "2022-08-31T18:38:28Z")

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Hi,

They become transparent, so you can see the sketch plane fully.

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**Author:** ![BDP909](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@BDP909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BDP909)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/3 "2022-09-03T04:24:38Z")

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Laci\_ ,  
Thanks but how do we undo it, I find that drawing it much more difficult.

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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:** [September 3, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/4 "2022-09-03T06:17:06Z")

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Hi,

What is causing you a problem with this behaviour?

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**Author:** ![BDP909](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@BDP909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BDP909)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/5 "2022-09-03T18:48:23Z")

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I find the drawing plane is set to one side/ axis. If I was trying to draw around an object it becomes almost difficult. I am sure it’s me (I am new) but I know what’s for me lol  
Thanks

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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:** [September 4, 2022, 5:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/6 "2022-09-04T05:31:56Z")

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Could you make a video which explains the problem?

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**Author:** ![BDP909](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@BDP909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BDP909)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/7 "2022-09-04T19:07:47Z")

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Hello Laci , again thanks, I owe you a coffee!  
Most of my drawing are for small 3D printing. My problem is drawing around corners.

However how can I keep in block view, before it goes into transparent?

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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:** [September 5, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/8 "2022-09-05T07:06:25Z")

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If you want to draw on the other side, you need to change your sketch plane to that one. On the edge, you should see a small purple dot, indicating there is a line connecting there:

[https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/5/b/5bd11f0558d34f0c8057112f888c6659e8a6bbab.mov](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/5/b/5bd11f0558d34f0c8057112f888c6659e8a6bbab.mov)

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**Author:** ![BDP909](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@BDP909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BDP909)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/9 "2022-09-05T17:00:28Z")

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Thanks for that, but the old way was better( for me) , is there a way to go back the old way and not have transparent view ?

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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:** [September 5, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/10 "2022-09-05T17:01:14Z")

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There is no way to go back.

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**Author:** ![BDP909](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@BDP909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BDP909)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-is-this-happening/21198/11 "2022-09-05T17:04:27Z")

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That stinks, your video did help, but I feel like it’s extra steps to do something that was super easy. Thanks for all your help and I will continue to practice.