# Model Search Function in Build Mode

The **Model Search Function** in Build Mode of the 3D Studio DBR77 allows you to quickly and efficiently locate the objects you need for creating and editing scenes. Here's how to use this tool effectively:

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### **Accessing the Search Function**

#### **Automatic Opening**

- When you switch to **Build Mode** (via the main modes menu), the Model Search window automatically appears on the left side of the screen.

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### **Search Categories**

The search function offers three groups of categories to filter models:

1. **By Manufacturer**:
    
    
    - Search for models associated with a specific manufacturer.
2. **By Process or Industry**:
    
    
    - Locate models suitable for specific production processes or industrial sectors.
3. **By Object Type**:
    
    
    - Filter models by type, such as machines, robots, workstations, etc.

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### **Text Search**

#### **Text Input Field**

- Use the input field to directly search for a model by name.
- Enter the name, and the search will display matching results automatically.

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### **Managing Filters**

- **Clear Filters**:  
    To remove all applied filters, click the **"Clear"** button at the bottom of the search window.

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- **Close Search Function**:  
    To close the search tool, click the **"X"** icon in the top-left corner of the search window.

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The Model Search Function simplifies and speeds up the process of finding the right objects, ensuring efficiency in scene creation and editing.