# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=132

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## [Scrolling issue when selecting materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scrolling-issue-when-selecting-materials/27587)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scrolling-issue-when-selecting-materials/27587 "2023-08-28T22:39:45Z")

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Found a bug when trying out the new materials. When using the bar at the side of the screen, scrolling is normal. When using two finger scrolling on my touchpad, the model pans off the screen as I scroll through the ma…

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## [Rotating drawing not possible.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-drawing-not-possible/27584)

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**Author:** [@iKut](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/iKut)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-drawing-not-possible/27584 "2023-08-28T22:06:42Z")

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Hello community, is there a possibility to rotate drawings (It is only possible to move up/down & left/right), or does this function not exist yet? See attach.

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## [2D Drawing Iso View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-iso-view/27586)

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**Author:** [@Dino12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dino12)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-iso-view/27586 "2023-08-28T20:22:03Z")

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Please add the ability to rotate the ISO View in your 2D drawing to what you want. Currently the only way to do this is to make a copy of something and then rotate it. Thanks for all your hard work.

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## [Circle to square transition in a 3d rectangle](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-to-square-transition-in-a-3d-rectangle/27581)

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**Author:** [@lmfjr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lmfjr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circle-to-square-transition-in-a-3d-rectangle/27581 "2023-08-28T18:23:08Z")

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I am trying to create a shape from a 3d rectangle by converting one of the square ends into a circle. The shape would then have a square face, a circle face, and there needs to be smooth transitions along the sides. I …

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## [New GUI make me unhappy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-gui-make-me-unhappy/27570)

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**Author:** [@Gusriwandi](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gusriwandi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-gui-make-me-unhappy/27570 "2023-08-28T11:39:19Z")

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Why you change GUI that already good and simple? Change it to last version please… \*,

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## [2D export DXF problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-dxf-problems/27539)

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**Author:** [@Jimmy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jimmy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-export-dxf-problems/27539 "2023-08-28T09:45:14Z")

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Hi All, I have a small issue with exporting DXF files into technical drawings then for cutting on a plasma cutter. This may be very simple but it is doing my head in trying to fix it. When i draw a component with holes…

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## [New sketch for new part](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-for-new-part/27542)

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**Author:** [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-for-new-part/27542 "2023-08-28T09:36:12Z")

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Hi all, As a newby, I am busy with a new telescope assembly. (Assembly in Shapr3D seems to be more a ‘folder’ if I’m correct? :slight\_smile: I have done one part now, and want to start a new sketch. I had a look at old…

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## [Aligning 2D objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-2d-objects/27529)

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**Author:** [@actu\_8](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/actu_8)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-2d-objects/27529 "2023-08-28T08:20:34Z")

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I’m a newbie and I was loving the tool until I tried to perform what I would consider an obvious task - aligning 2 simple sketches to their centres. This is so that I may perform an accurate extrusion - it cannot afford …

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## [Touch issues when sending via email](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-issues-when-sending-via-email/27516)

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**Author:** [@Joshuah](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joshuah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/touch-issues-when-sending-via-email/27516 "2023-08-28T08:19:20Z")

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When trying to export a file via email the pencil will not work at the position you place it in. Meaning, when writing in my email address for example I write in the form and the pencil tracing is all the way on the othe…

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## [Questions about updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-updates/27375)

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**Author:** [@JiaPing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JiaPing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/questions-about-updates/27375 "2023-08-28T08:03:21Z")

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Hello, I am using a computer Windows 11 in China. Why is there no updated version of the software in the recent updates? Is there currently no update available for the computer version? Is there currently no updated vers…

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## [Snapping to bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-to-bodies/26765)

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**Author:** [@Daan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-to-bodies/26765 "2023-08-28T08:02:59Z")

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Hi, Im a furniture maker and like to draw with a lot of lose bodies in order te pull mu cutlist later from the bodies. I’d like to snap the bodies. How can i snap the bodies to points? Or from point to point? Also i d li…

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## [FBX import and export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fbx-import-and-export/27557)

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**Author:** [@GMPrime](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GMPrime)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fbx-import-and-export/27557 "2023-08-27T16:59:15Z")

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Hi, I’m using Shapr3d for game modelling and I could use an FBX option to import models from Unreal Engine, or export back into it. I don’t like blender. Kind Regards

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## [Bend an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bend-an-object/22614)

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**Author:** [@MaverickCreations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MaverickCreations)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bend-an-object/22614 "2023-08-26T15:46:46Z")

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Hey guys, I did a board and am trying to bend it as a whole, It is possible to do so without having to restart eveything?.. Thank you!

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## [Better align tool pls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-align-tool-pls/27519)

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**Author:** [@kettoegy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kettoegy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/better-align-tool-pls/27519 "2023-08-26T08:42:49Z")

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I have just started working in a field that requires me to use CAD. I’m the biggest fan of Shapr3D, and was thinking about propagating the idea of making my colleagues shift to this software from the beginning, since the…

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## [Cutting kaizen foam with tool model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-kaizen-foam-with-tool-model/27526)

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**Author:** [@khernatify](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/khernatify)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cutting-kaizen-foam-with-tool-model/27526 "2023-08-25T12:14:46Z")

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Can someone help or direct me to existing topic if present please, I need to “sink” tool model into the body, can’t project or subtract as recess needs to be deeper than tool, also need to remove middle of the ring end …

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## [Snap on/off to align faces, centers and corners of two solids](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-on-off-to-align-faces-centers-and-corners-of-two-solids/27523)

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**Author:** [@MauricioT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MauricioT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snap-on-off-to-align-faces-centers-and-corners-of-two-solids/27523 "2023-08-24T23:16:45Z")

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Please add SNAP ON/OFF TO ALIGN FACES, CENTERS AND CORNERS of two solids just by moving them closer The problem that this feature will solve: Faster/simpler alignment of solids/drawings/faces/centers Brief description…

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## [User error](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-error/27512)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/user-error/27512 "2023-08-24T17:57:25Z")

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This was a false alarm. Please accept my apologies. No data was lost.

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## [Shapr3d watermark on embedded code](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-watermark-on-embedded-code/26315)

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**Author:** [@Nithesh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nithesh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-watermark-on-embedded-code/26315 "2023-08-24T12:49:59Z")

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Please provide a detailed description of the issue. Provide as much information as possible, including screenshots and/or screen recordings. For screen recording, we recommend using Loom (loom.com), an easy-to-use screen…

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## [Title creation while in a drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-creation-while-in-a-drawing/27508)

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**Author:** [@FogAlog](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FogAlog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/title-creation-while-in-a-drawing/27508 "2023-08-24T12:06:56Z")

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I think it would be very useful to be able to add or edit a design name while you are in the design screen, not have to leave the design in order to give it a title. Unless I’m missing something! Thanks

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## [Make Shapr3D conveniently useable with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-shapr3d-conveniently-useable-with-apples-upcoming-vision-pro/27504)

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**Author:** [@Arbuthnott](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arbuthnott)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 5:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-shapr3d-conveniently-useable-with-apples-upcoming-vision-pro/27504 "2023-08-24T05:57:47Z")

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Apple’s Vision Pro, and other similarly functional VR/ER Headsets, offer a new and exciting interface that goes beyond the 2D computer screen. At present the user requires the use of a screen and interface tools such as…

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## [Ipad / or Mac pro laptop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-or-mac-pro-laptop/27458)

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**Author:** [@NicoBoshoff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NicoBoshoff)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ipad-or-mac-pro-laptop/27458 "2023-08-23T20:11:46Z")

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Guys, I am a total newby to Shapr3d, but I have used other CAD packages for years, especially Solid Works. From all the Cloud based packages, I want to start journey with Shapr3D. My big question: I want to get off t…

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## [Two-finger rotate view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-finger-rotate-view/27481)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-finger-rotate-view/27481 "2023-08-23T18:31:14Z")

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There used to be a setting to use a two-finger rotating motion to rotate the view of an object. I think it got lost in the UI redesign. I find it much more intuitive than clicking on a view (front, top, etc.) to determin…

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## [I'm struggling to create a motor rotor](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-struggling-to-create-a-motor-rotor/27486)

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**Author:** [@edoronin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/edoronin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/im-struggling-to-create-a-motor-rotor/27486 "2023-08-23T18:19:27Z")

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I’m struggling to create a motor rotor like this: Yeah, I can use a loft using splines as guidelines for it but the guidelines are not applied to the whole loft. They route a loft just in the places where the guideli…

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## [Directional material](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directional-material/27471)

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**Author:** [@Jobenny394](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jobenny394)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/directional-material/27471 "2023-08-23T11:59:39Z")

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Is there a way to change the direction on the material that is applied to the model? I like to design furniture plans on here and would love to be able to change the direction of wood grain to make more sense for a piece…

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## [Folders for projects on iPad with the new update?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-for-projects-on-ipad-with-the-new-update/27475)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/folders-for-projects-on-ipad-with-the-new-update/27475 "2023-08-22T21:57:38Z")

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Unable to create folder for projects on the iPad. Saw this feature in a video release… am I doing something wrong\>?

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## [Can you please relocate the search button!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-please-relocate-the-search-button/27474)

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**Author:** [@Virdman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Virdman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-you-please-relocate-the-search-button/27474 "2023-08-22T21:52:06Z")

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Working on the iPad, always seem to press it when trying to hit the sketch button. Maybe not make it the first button on, and move it down the list… or have the option to turn it off completely!

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## [Construction lines and/or sketch direct to 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-and-or-sketch-direct-to-2d-drawing/27434)

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**Author:** [@MartinM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MartinM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/construction-lines-and-or-sketch-direct-to-2d-drawing/27434 "2023-08-22T20:28:01Z")

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I miss a feature when exporting 2D designs to show lines to bend eg. a flat design like sheet metal. If i was able to export the sketch in 2D drawing with the construction lines to symbolize bend lines.

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## [Cannot rotate my view/ object with iPad touch or trackpad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-rotate-my-view-object-with-ipad-touch-or-trackpad/27432)

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**Author:** [@Daroberts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daroberts)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-rotate-my-view-object-with-ipad-touch-or-trackpad/27432 "2023-08-22T14:54:10Z")

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I just downloaded Shapr to specifically use on my iPad. I set it up to work with my Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. I can not for the life of me get my view to rotate when using the trackpad or when using the iPad touc…

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## [Feedback on usage after updating the new version!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-on-usage-after-updating-the-new-version/27462)

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**Author:** [@Yinzb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yinzb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-on-usage-after-updating-the-new-version/27462 "2023-08-22T10:40:32Z")

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1/After adding text, the projection function cannot be correctly projected on a cylinder, but it can be correctly projected on an arc cone. I don’t know why? 2/In the drawing operation, open the project function option …

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## [Do I have to have access to my email address to cancel my subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-i-have-to-have-access-to-my-email-address-to-cancel-my-subscription/27442)

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**Author:** [@Brandon1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brandon1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/do-i-have-to-have-access-to-my-email-address-to-cancel-my-subscription/27442 "2023-08-22T08:42:48Z")

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Do I have to have access to my email address to cancel my subscription. basically I’m in a bit of a silly situation where I no longer have access to my email address, meaning I can no longer conform any emails that are s…

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