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Here at GitHub, we’re always excited to see people using GitHub to collaborate
\non all sorts of things, code or non-code. Today, we’re adding a third dimension
\nby making it easier to view some 3D models, specifically STL files, on GitHub.<\/p>\n

\"Spinning<\/p>\n

You’re able to spin the model by clicking & dragging, zoom in\/out by scrolling,
\nand change the view modes with the links at the bottom. This viewer is powered
\nby Three.js<\/a> and uses WebGL when available, but will fall back to the
\nslower canvas renderer. If you have further questions, check out the
\nhelp<\/a> article.<\/p>\n

There are a<\/a> bunch<\/a> of<\/a> awesome<\/a> 3D<\/a> projects<\/a> on GitHub, and
\nmore every day<\/a>. We hope you enjoy a new way of viewing these complex
\nfiles!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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