You can customize how you navigate in Shapr3D by choosing a preset under Navigation Presets . Navigation presets define how mouse, trackpad, touch, or pen inputs control orbiting, panning, and zooming in the modeling space.
Access Navigation Presets
To access navigation presets:
Windows/macOS
- In the General tab, select Navigation Presets...
- Select your preferred preset under Shapr3D Presets or choose among the available CAD software presets under Popular Presets.
Note: When you select a preset, the panel on the right shows a visual breakdown of how pan, orbit, and zoom are mapped for that preset. - To save the changes, click Apply (Windows) or Apply preset (macOS).
iPadOS
- From the Dashboard or modeling space, open Settings.
- Under the Navigation section, select Navigation Presets, then choose between Shapr3D Default and Shapr3D Classic.
Note: Shapr3D Default is optimized for three-button mouse navigation, while Shapr3D Classic restores the original Shapr3D navigation settings. To learn more, see Shapr3D Presets.
Shapr3D presets
Shapr3D presets are designed to match common navigation workflows across devices, including mouse, trackpad, touch, and pen input.
When you select a preset, the panel on the right shows a visual breakdown of how pan, orbit, and zoom are mapped for that preset.
Recommended
Recommended presets are optimized for Shapr3D’s default navigation behavior and are a good starting point if you’re new to the software or prefer a setup designed specifically for Shapr3D.
Shapr3D Default
Shapr3D Default is optimized for modern three-button mouse and trackpad workflows. Camera controls are mapped to minimize modifier key use and keep navigation consistent across input devices. This preset is recommended for new users and for anyone who prefers streamlined camera control.
Shapr3D Default navigation behavior by input device:
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Mouse
Pan and orbit are separated into distinct mouse button actions, with zoom handled by the scroll wheel. Modifier keys are used only when needed for alternate navigation. -
Magic Mouse
Touch-based gestures are mapped to mirror mouse behavior, keeping pan and orbit predictable while maintaining smooth zoom control. -
Trackpad
Two-finger gestures are used for pan and orbit, with zoom handled through vertical gesture movement, reducing the need for keyboard modifiers.
Shapr3D Classic
Shapr3D Classic restores the original navigation behavior from earlier versions of Shapr3D. It preserves legacy mappings for pan, orbit, and zoom, which may feel more familiar to long-time users.
Shapr3D Classic navigation behavior by input device:
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Mouse
Pan, orbit, and zoom rely more heavily on modifier keys, following the original Shapr3D interaction model. -
Magic Mouse
Gesture mappings follow the legacy behavior, maintaining consistency with earlier Shapr3D releases. -
Trackpad
Touch gestures reflect the original navigation logic, with modifier keys used more frequently to switch between camera actions.
Popular presets (Windows and macOS only)
Popular presets help you get productive faster by matching the navigation behavior of other widely used CAD and 3D design tools. These presets are available on Windows and macOS and are useful if you’re transitioning to Shapr3D from another application.
- Alias
- CATIA
- NX
- Blender
- Plasticity
- Fusion 360
- OnShape
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- SolidWorks