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title: "3D Painting Mode"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/11687.html"
section_path: "BodyPaint 3D > Tools Menu > Paint Tools > 3D Painting Mode"
command_id: "150013"
description: "Switch on 3D painting mode when you want to use a paint tool."
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# 3D Painting Mode

Switch on 3D painting mode when you want to use a paint tool.

As soon as this mode is enabled, textures will be loaded in maximum resolution for painting (and will also be displayed accordingly).