# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=135

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## [Faulty 3mf export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faulty-3mf-export/26449)

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**Author:** [@sunToxx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sunToxx)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faulty-3mf-export/26449 "2023-08-08T19:46:24Z")

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Something is wrong with the way Shapr now exports to 3mf. Normally, when the 3mf is imported into Prusaslicer, the slicer asks if it should load the objects in the file, as a single object. This means that it maintains t…

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## [merge two files by select in the browser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merge-two-files-by-select-in-the-browser/27240)

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**Author:** [@maximeneko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/maximeneko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/merge-two-files-by-select-in-the-browser/27240 "2023-08-08T16:07:02Z")

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sometimes the import/export waste a little time. would it be possible to merge two files after selecting them in the browser? thus, the items would be put in two different folders representing the two previous files.

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## [Save to Local Drive instead of using Cloud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-local-drive-instead-of-using-cloud/23145)

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**Author:** [@CannaSoftware](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CannaSoftware)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-local-drive-instead-of-using-cloud/23145 "2023-08-08T14:04:19Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: While the Cloud is a great idea, for a business such as ours, where everything must go through GIT (our revision tracking system), including models, the use of Shapr3D cloud cre…

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## [Round/chamfer shell parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/round-chamfer-shell-parts/27152)

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**Author:** [@pro3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pro3d)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/round-chamfer-shell-parts/27152 "2023-08-07T23:11:16Z")

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Hi, are there any way to create rounds/chamfers to shell part like in video?

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## [Aligning three-armed object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-three-armed-object/27202)

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**Author:** [@RTFM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RTFM)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-three-armed-object/27202 "2023-08-07T21:59:24Z")

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Hi, OK, I’ve hit a brick wall with this one. I have a three-armed object which has to be aligned with rods (see screenshot) and I can’t see any way to do this. Each of the arms has holes at the ends, and the rods need…

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## [What is the correct method to round a face? Is it possible to 'align' sketch edges?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-correct-method-to-round-a-face-is-it-possible-to-align-sketch-edges/27223)

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**Author:** [@Aakburns](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aakburns)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-is-the-correct-method-to-round-a-face-is-it-possible-to-align-sketch-edges/27223 "2023-08-07T18:46:52Z")

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I’ve been trying to figure out how to round this face in this drawing. I want to round it ‘outward’. Basically so it’s rounded out and meets up well with the front and back of the shape. I feel like I must be missing …

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## [Extrude not behaving as expected](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-not-behaving-as-expected/27201)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/extrude-not-behaving-as-expected/27201 "2023-08-07T06:22:39Z")

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Having an issue with extrude not subtracting. Here is a video both using an existing shape to try to cut into or subtract from a body, and then drawing a completely new shape. It does not seem to happen on every file I h…

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## [Draw text on an arc?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-text-on-an-arc/27156)

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**Author:** [@XSFSPD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/XSFSPD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/draw-text-on-an-arc/27156 "2023-08-06T17:57:56Z")

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I am looking to see if there is a simple way to add text to a surface using a pre defined arc sketch. This picture shows letters curved on a simple arc. This was created using Fusion 360. I can’t seem to find an easy way…

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## [Can't extrude "You can't extrude the face"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-you-cant-extrude-the-face/27149)

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**Author:** [@techdevil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/techdevil)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-extrude-you-cant-extrude-the-face/27149 "2023-08-06T17:09:33Z")

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Hello I am new to Shapr3d. I just started my trial after testing the free version for a while :slight\_smile: I am new to modeling. Today I created a sketch and I would like to extrude the sides like in my example. Bu…

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## [Zoom issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-issues/27185)

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**Author:** [@Stitchwurx](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stitchwurx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-issues/27185 "2023-08-05T21:21:15Z")

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mouse wheel will not zoom…works fine on all other software, updated all drivers, computer, ect. re installed shapr, still no luck! …any suggestions?

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## [Wood colour adjustable and tone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-colour-adjustable-and-tone/27194)

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**Author:** [@Plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Plane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-colour-adjustable-and-tone/27194 "2023-08-05T16:31:00Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: Being able to adjust the tones or colour of the current wood selections would allow greater range of wood for visualisa…

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## [素描被卡住了](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/27180)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 9:39am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/27180 "2023-08-05T09:39:46Z")

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When the sketch starts at 50, it gets stuck, and then every stroke must be stuck for a while. Why is this sketch getting stuck now? A little more complicated drawings didn’t have this kind of pressure before, but now …

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## [UGEE 1200 Tablet with Shapr3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ugee-1200-tablet-with-shapr3d/27187)

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**Author:** [@asland](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/asland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ugee-1200-tablet-with-shapr3d/27187 "2023-08-05T09:10:15Z")

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I recently obtained an UGEE 1200 tablet for my windows machine. When I’m using Shapr3D on my tablet I’m not able to navigate around my project. I’m looking for an easy program to do basic 3d files to print and Shapr3D se…

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## [Separately Part save](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separately-part-save/27162)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/separately-part-save/27162 "2023-08-04T13:21:34Z")

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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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## [Group ungroup and Align tool ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-ungroup-and-align-tool/27177)

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**Author:** [@Aum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Aum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 10:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/group-ungroup-and-align-tool/27177 "2023-08-04T10:43:49Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. The problem that this feature will solve: We believe addinf a feature like the ones available in Adobe illustrator like Group, Ungroup and Align tool will help t…

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## [Rendering Backgrounds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-backgrounds/27171)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rendering-backgrounds/27171 "2023-08-04T07:14:42Z")

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Is there anyway to render my creations with a user added background to give scale? For instance I would like to place my modeled furniture in a living room. Thank you!

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## [Wood grain direction change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain-direction-change/27172)

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**Author:** [@leifnicklas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/leifnicklas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wood-grain-direction-change/27172 "2023-08-04T07:14:13Z")

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Is there any update on changing wood grain direction? I haven’t seen the option for it, and it’s been a very long time since it was announced this feature was coming. Apologies if I missed it!!

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## [Gear Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gear-tool/25885)

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**Author:** [@rechen-mousse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/rechen-mousse)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gear-tool/25885 "2023-08-03T22:08:09Z")

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Subject: Request for Adding Gear Design Feature in CAD Software Dear Shapr3D-Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to suggest an important feature that could greatly enhance the capabilities of your CA…

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## [Welcome Screen and App Update](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-screen-and-app-update/27158)

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**Author:** [@LarsG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LarsG)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/welcome-screen-and-app-update/27158 "2023-08-03T12:06:28Z")

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Hi, i’m using the app on a PC (version 5.420.5479.0) and have the same issue with the welcome screen (“Make your design flow”) other users had. It allways pops up when launching the app. As said in the forum, i have tri…

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## [Teile in einer baugruppe separieren](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teile-in-einer-baugruppe-separieren/27159)

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**Author:** [@ReiniJ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ReiniJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/teile-in-einer-baugruppe-separieren/27159 "2023-08-03T10:17:41Z")

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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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## [Why subtract doesn't work here?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-subtract-doesnt-work-here/27133)

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**Author:** [@Cholo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cholo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-subtract-doesnt-work-here/27133 "2023-08-03T08:38:38Z")

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Hello I’m trying to delete a piece of the shape below, in this picture. So I created a rectangle to subtract it from the shape, but I can’t get the subtract function to work. I can intersect the two shapes, but not s…

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## [Angle Upper Left Quadrant of Part Forward](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-upper-left-quadrant-of-part-forward/27144)

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**Author:** [@shapr3dNewb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shapr3dNewb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-upper-left-quadrant-of-part-forward/27144 "2023-08-02T20:08:41Z")

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I have a square part that I’ve placed holes in and already extruded. If you look at the face, or front of the part, I would like to angle the top edge of the upper left quadrant forward 25 degrees and bending at the hor…

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## [Sketches on planes that exist in the same location](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-planes-that-exist-in-the-same-location/27109)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketches-on-planes-that-exist-in-the-same-location/27109 "2023-08-02T17:33:29Z")

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Sketches added to planes that are in the same position end-up re-using any existing sketch plane on that plane, even if the existing sketch plane is hidden. If a sketch plane that would otherwise be used is hidden, a ne…

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## [Anatomical Objects - Arms mostly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anatomical-objects-arms-mostly/27148)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeM1956](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeorgeM1956)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/anatomical-objects-arms-mostly/27148 "2023-08-02T16:20:23Z")

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We create educational programs for medical clinicians relating to IV’s and Central Catheters. I’m hoping there’s a way to create 3d models of arms and hands and upper torsos using shapr 3d. It doesn’t seem like this prog…

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## [3D Lofting - Open 3D curves ( surfaces )](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-lofting-open-3d-curves-surfaces/27143)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3d-lofting-open-3d-curves-surfaces/27143 "2023-08-01T19:55:22Z")

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Hello!, Haven’t used Shapr3D in a while, thought id come back and ask if any sort of Non Solid-Modeling is possible or on the roadmap for Shapr3D?. I’ve swapped to Plasticity/Fusion for complex shape design, but I real…

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## [Make "Mirror" available from tools while in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-mirror-available-from-tools-while-in-sketch-mode/27102)

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**Author:** [@toncek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/toncek)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/make-mirror-available-from-tools-while-in-sketch-mode/27102 "2023-08-01T15:33:04Z")

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Hi, Please make “mirror” available while in sketch mode. I got frustrated there for a bit because I couldn’t find the functionality where I intuitively assumed it to be, and had to consult the manual to find it. It’s n…

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## [Creating a "stacked" object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107)

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**Author:** [@net4u](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/net4u)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-stacked-object/27107 "2023-08-01T12:16:51Z")

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Hi, I am new to 3D modelling, and I need to understand how to create a “stacked” object (a “sandwich” like) from several simple (more or less identical or similar) simple objects. Finally, I need to have the ability to …

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## [I can't combine the 2 parts. i will ask for help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-combine-the-2-parts-i-will-ask-for-help/27131)

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**Author:** [@samilkanbur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samilkanbur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/i-cant-combine-the-2-parts-i-will-ask-for-help/27131 "2023-08-01T10:53:28Z")

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Hello, good day everyone. Although I tried very hard, I could not put the 2 parts together. I can’t use the union command on these 2 fragments. Can you help me? You can share the project

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## [Cant subtract anymore](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-subtract-anymore/27101)

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**Author:** [@NSASchweiz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NSASchweiz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-subtract-anymore/27101 "2023-08-01T07:11:36Z")

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I have an finished STL File, witch i want to edit. when i import that, i have no meshes, so i cant just edit it, i have to improvise a bit (or you teach me something i didnt knew). So basicly its just letters in a speci…

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## ["Uploading..." prevents access to drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploading-prevents-access-to-drawing/27085)

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**Author:** [@benaston](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/benaston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploading-prevents-access-to-drawing/27085 "2023-08-01T06:26:52Z")

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When Shapr3D crashes, I immediately reopen the application. The drawing I was working with is now inaccessible because it is “Uploading…”. This is a mild inconvenience for users with fast Internet connections. I had a…

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