# News **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/news/61.md [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) --- ## [Weekly Modeling Challenge starts June 29](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weekly-modeling-challenge-starts-june-29/41111)
**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weekly-modeling-challenge-starts-june-29/41111 "2026-07-02T19:13:13Z")
We’re launching something we’ve been quietly building for a while. Starting June 29, we’re running the Weekly Modeling Challenges, a weekly series of modeling tasks designed to be first fun to work through, and second u… --- ## [From now on you can sign in using your Shapr3D account](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-now-on-you-can-sign-in-using-your-shapr3d-account/41107)
**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/from-now-on-you-can-sign-in-using-your-shapr3d-account/41107 "2026-06-25T14:15:25Z")
Hey everyone, From today you can sign in using your Shapr3D account. No separate community login needed anymore. Here’s what this means for you depending on your situation. Already logged in? This only affects you n… --- ## [About the News category](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-the-news-category/41081)
**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-the-news-category/41081 "2026-06-18T13:29:16Z")
Major product and community updates, straight from the team. --- ## [\[Known Issue\] Windows 10 - Shapr3D Not Launching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/known-issue-windows-10-shapr3d-not-launching/39778)
**Author:** [@Cesar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cesar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/known-issue-windows-10-shapr3d-not-launching/39778 "2025-12-01T12:19:41Z")
We’re aware of an issue affecting some Windows 10 users where Shapr3D doesn’t start after a recent Windows update. We’ve identified the root cause and are working with Microsoft on a permanent fix. In the meantime, use… --- ## [Fully parametric folding laptop stand, designed and printed from scratch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fully-parametric-folding-laptop-stand-designed-and-printed-from-scratch/41680)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Anufriev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex_Anufriev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fully-parametric-folding-laptop-stand-designed-and-printed-from-scratch/41680 "2026-09-24T13:50:49Z")
We designed a fully parametric laptop stand where one variable drives the whole model. Change it and the base bars, adjustable bar, notches, pins and folding mechanism all resize to fit. A second variable controls wall t… --- ## [Could the new iPhone Duo with Apple Pencil + Shapr3D be a good match? Thoughts?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Anufriev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex_Anufriev)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604 "2026-09-23T07:43:37Z")
We’re curious what you think! --- ## [We've launched an Affiliate program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weve-launched-an-affiliate-program/41641)
**Author:** [@Alex\_Anufriev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex_Anufriev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weve-launched-an-affiliate-program/41641 "2026-09-16T11:22:58Z")
Hey everyone! :waving\_hand: If you’ve been recommending Shapr3D to people anyway, you might as well get something back for it. Our Affiliate Program is open and here’s how it works: you get a unique discount code to sh… --- ## [Recreate an old design to win a Shapr3D Lifetime license](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recreate-an-old-design-to-win-a-shapr3d-lifetime-license/41243)
**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/recreate-an-old-design-to-win-a-shapr3d-lifetime-license/41243 "2026-07-15T09:19:51Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve partnered with Thangs to launch a new community contest called the Glow-Up Challenge. The concept is straightforward: find one of your earliest, roughest 3D designs and rebuild it using the skills an… --- ## [We are updating the categories on the forum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-are-updating-the-categories-on-the-forum/41085)
**Author:** [@Ambrus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ambrus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/we-are-updating-the-categories-on-the-forum/41085 "2026-06-18T14:04:07Z")
Hey everyone, We’re reorganising the forum to make it easier to find the right place to post and get faster, more relevant responses. Need Help? We are here. was being used for everything from “extrude not working” to … --- ## [Big things are coming to the community. 👀](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-things-are-coming-to-the-community/40855)
**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/big-things-are-coming-to-the-community/40855 "2026-06-16T12:33:17Z")
We’re giving this space a fresh look and a fresh direction. You’ll start noticing some visual changes, plus new content and features rolling out as we shape this into the go-to place for 3D learning. Everything we’re b… --- ## [Apply Now to Join Shapr3D Gamma](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-now-to-join-shapr3d-gamma/40997)
**Author:** [@H\_Daniel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/H_Daniel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-now-to-join-shapr3d-gamma/40997 "2026-06-05T12:30:38Z")
Get selected for Shapr3D Gamma and help shape the next generation of CAD. With free access to all product features - whether already released or still in development - Gamma members are the first to test new functionali…