3D Render

Every post has a built-in 3D viewer. Inspect the build, slice by layer and export what you need before downloading.

3D Render

Camera

Orbit and first-person cameras

You orbit around the build by default. In fullscreen, double-click the canvas to enter first-person with pointer lock.

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  • Left-click + drag — rotate the orbital camera.
  • Mouse wheel — zoom in/out.
  • Right-click or middle-click + drag — pan the camera.
  • First-person — double-click the canvas in fullscreen.
Build mode

Build mode

Tools designed for building from the viewer in real time.

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  • Reference grid projected on the floor to align blocks.
  • Left/right arrows next to the slider to step through layers.
  • Distance measurement between two points (fullscreen only).
Fullscreen

Fullscreen mode

The fullscreen button takes the canvas to the whole window and unlocks advanced features.

  • Maximize button at the top right of the canvas.
  • Unlocks first-person (double-click) and the measurement tool.
  • The side panel can be folded/unfolded with the toolbar toggle.
Export

Export from the viewer

Without downloading the file you can pull several useful things straight from the viewer.

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  • Screenshot — captures the current canvas view as PNG.
  • Share Link — copies a URL that opens the viewer in the same view you have.
  • CSV Export — exports the materials list as CSV for spreadsheets.
Side panel

Info, Materials and Settings tabs

The side panel groups everything you need to know about the build into three tabs.

InfoSummary, dimensions and author annotations — notes anchored to specific coordinates inside the build.
MaterialsBlock checklist with quantities — tick off the ones you have placed while building, and export the full list to CSV when you need it.
SettingsViewer preferences, build tools and camera controls, all from the same panel.

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