Walk mode in 3D
Walk mode = first-person camera. WASD on desktop; on-screen joystick on mobile. Best way to check sightlines and clearance.
2 min readUpdated 2026-06-10
Step by step
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Enter Walk Mode
In the 3D view, click the Walk button in the top toolbar.
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Desktop controls
W / A / S / D or arrow keys — forward, left, back, right. Mouse — look around (FPS-style). Q / E — strafe left/right (alternative).
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Mobile controls
Left thumb (on-screen joystick) — move. Right thumb (drag anywhere on screen) — look.
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Exit
Click the Orbit button (or press Escape) to return to orbit mode.
Tips
Walk the whole house
Start at the front door. Walk through every room. You'll catch sightlines, doorway angles, and head clearance issues that 2D and orbit views miss.
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