# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=151

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## [Importing Failure Parasolid and Step](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-failure-parasolid-and-step/25274)

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**Author:** [@keksboy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/keksboy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 8:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-failure-parasolid-and-step/25274 "2023-04-13T08:48:48Z")

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I´m doing some Assemblys where i got some Parts that are .x\_t files and some others (mostly fasteners) are .step files. If i first import the Parasolid-File i can not import Step and most times vice versa.

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## [Mid point selection and shaping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mid-point-selection-and-shaping/25285)

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**Author:** [@TheSilentEngineer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheSilentEngineer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mid-point-selection-and-shaping/25285 "2023-04-12T23:07:25Z")

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Hi all, I’v seen questions like this asked in some old posts but there was never a posted resolution. I’m not sure if I’ve found a bug, or if I have a setting turned off. I can not select a line midpoint in a sketch, o…

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## [How to do a negative off of an IGS file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-a-negative-off-of-an-igs-file/25241)

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**Author:** [@mikenbrenda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mikenbrenda)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-do-a-negative-off-of-an-igs-file/25241 "2023-04-12T20:11:38Z")

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Ford company gave away to anyone a way to make your own concoction accessories for the Ford Fits built into certain vehicles. so basically it is a module that slides into the space in the locations of the fits system on …

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## [Select face through show hidden edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-face-through-show-hidden-edges/25269)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/select-face-through-show-hidden-edges/25269 "2023-04-11T21:20:36Z")

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Is there a way that one can select the face of a model when the face is in a difficuilt to reach place such as the photo below The only way that I can select the face is by zooming in all the wau through the model and …

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## [Browser error when renewing subscription](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/browser-error-when-renewing-subscription/25237)

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**Author:** [@Barryd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Barryd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/browser-error-when-renewing-subscription/25237 "2023-04-11T19:25:49Z")

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I am trying to renew my subscription but keep on getting this error. I have refereshed the page, clear cach and cookies and keep on getting the same result. Tried to use your help link but they do not seem to udners…

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## [Request for Return to Save File](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-return-to-save-file/25266)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/request-for-return-to-save-file/25266 "2023-04-11T18:29:58Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. When I create a STL file I have to left click on NEXT to move to Save action. Usually simply tapping the Return key will advance to next popup screen in this cas…

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## [Using Edges from different sketching surfaces in new sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-edges-from-different-sketching-surfaces-in-new-sketch/25258)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-edges-from-different-sketching-surfaces-in-new-sketch/25258 "2023-04-11T13:25:55Z")

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I think I may have asked about this situation before, I am creating a sketch on a surface that is basically in the middle of the part and I want to use a edge that is not on the sketching surface but behind or in front o…

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## [Active Screen Area](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/active-screen-area/25242)

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**Author:** [@PFI-Stark](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFI-Stark)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/active-screen-area/25242 "2023-04-10T14:55:17Z")

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The problem: Currently if you are zoomed into an object, and you want to adjust the object or move it by a certain measurement and it’s larger than your zoomed area, you have to select the object and then zoom out to see…

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## [Moving models ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-models/25230)

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**Author:** [@Abdelaziz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Abdelaziz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-models/25230 "2023-04-10T13:08:39Z")

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Hello everyone, I am new to designing, I am trying to create something but it requires some sort of mechanical movements, and as I am designing it, I want to be able to see it move in action in a 3D model, does this app …

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## [Light source like the sun and move like sun or freely move.](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/light-source-like-the-sun-and-move-like-sun-or-freely-move/25240)

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**Author:** [@megac](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/megac)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/light-source-like-the-sun-and-move-like-sun-or-freely-move/25240 "2023-04-10T12:01:25Z")

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Hello my Shapr3D team. I could have excite and have fun with your creation of this tool. I can have puzzle with interest to solving method of expression of my idea. I could feel free with this tool when i will make th…

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## [export format](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-format/25238)

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**Author:** [@shukuami](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shukuami)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-format/25238 "2023-04-10T12:01:01Z")

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I made various designs and saved them in different formats but since they are made with the free program they are not suitable for cutting. Could I recover them if I bought the version of the program?

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## [Visualization views fine editing and library](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-views-fine-editing-and-library/23079)

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**Author:** [@Arnopello](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Arnopello)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-views-fine-editing-and-library/23079 "2023-04-10T10:48:20Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: When we go into visualization mode, we can turn the camera and stick to standard views, CTRL+1 being the only one which is not facing a face. The problem comes when I want to m…

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## [Organizing Parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organizing-parts/23394)

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**Author:** [@lisa333](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lisa333)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/organizing-parts/23394 "2023-04-10T10:37:20Z")

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Please follow the format below for requesting a feature. When I create complex elements there are some elements that I would like to add to several groups. For example you have 10 special metal profiles that you use on…

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## [Going to buy a device for shapr 3d) is the ipad version different from the macbook version?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/going-to-buy-a-device-for-shapr-3d-is-the-ipad-version-different-from-the-macbook-version/25224)

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**Author:** [@BRTN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BRTN)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/going-to-buy-a-device-for-shapr-3d-is-the-ipad-version-different-from-the-macbook-version/25224 "2023-04-10T06:56:49Z")

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Hello! going to buy a device to use the program shapr 3d! ipad much weaker than macbook? is it possible to work only on ipad?

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## [Nuts and bolts in the Shaper format?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nuts-and-bolts-in-the-shaper-format/25226)

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**Author:** [@JNel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JNel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/nuts-and-bolts-in-the-shaper-format/25226 "2023-04-09T22:23:33Z")

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I would like to know if there Is there is a source for nuts and bolts in the Shaper format? STL files just don’t do it for me! There must be a way? Any help would be appreciated. Jnel

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## [New Material Textures Suggestions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-material-textures-suggestions/24021)

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**Author:** [@shuwn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shuwn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-material-textures-suggestions/24021 "2023-04-09T19:31:09Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Visualization lacks textures commonly used by 3D printers Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: Visualization has a rich selection of materials …

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## [Dimension on Assembled Model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-on-assembled-model/25200)

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**Author:** [@HanMS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HanMS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-on-assembled-model/25200 "2023-04-09T14:12:53Z")

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Hi All, I would like to request some advice from here when I tried to create dimension on a Assembled Model. Have anyone experienced this and do share with me how it can be done. Thank you

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## [Basket Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basket-drawing/25173)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 4:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/basket-drawing/25173 "2023-04-09T04:20:58Z")

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Hello Guys, I have no idea how to do start to draw weave basket. Can you give some idea how to start it? Many Thanks.

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## [In particular, how should this curved surface be made](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-particular-how-should-this-curved-surface-be-made/25203)

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**Author:** [@Zhichang](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zhichang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/in-particular-how-should-this-curved-surface-be-made/25203 "2023-04-08T13:35:54Z")

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## [Change the measures of a box](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-measures-of-a-box/25197)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-the-measures-of-a-box/25197 "2023-04-08T04:33:07Z")

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Dear all, I would like to change the measures of the box without starting from the beginning again so to speak make the box less „deep“. Is there a way I can do this? When I just change the extrude it cuts the bottom o…

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## [Orient model for 3D printing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orient-model-for-3d-printing/25194)

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**Author:** [@Johngerard](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johngerard)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/orient-model-for-3d-printing/25194 "2023-04-08T00:14:27Z")

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Hi all, I just upgraded to Simplify3D v 5. My parts will do not lay flat on the Simplify3D simulated bed. Is there an easy way to orient my part to x, Y, or Z plane before exporting .stl file. I don’t want to have to ro…

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## [Non linear cut lines with a thickness](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-linear-cut-lines-with-a-thickness/25184)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_the\_builder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tom_the_builder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/non-linear-cut-lines-with-a-thickness/25184 "2023-04-07T06:48:51Z")

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I often need to cut parts for 3D printing. I also moved a week ago from Fusion to Shapr. In Fusion I would sketch a cut line, extrude the line into a 2D cut plane, then assign it a thickness of 0.1 - 0.2 mm to accommodat…

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## [Stuck on how to make this](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-how-to-make-this/25185)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 8:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stuck-on-how-to-make-this/25185 "2023-04-07T08:46:04Z")

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I am trying to figure out how to get the ribs align half sunken in to thefigure and folowing the shape with even distance

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## [Offline Manual - Feature Request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offline-manual-feature-request/3822)

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**Author:** [@milotindragos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/milotindragos)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/offline-manual-feature-request/3822 "2023-04-07T06:49:20Z")

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Hello :wave: Is there any way we can have the Shapr3D manual saved in a format that can be saved on an iPad for offline usage? There are moments when I forget how to do something and I would like to reference some sort …

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## [Scale by order of magnitude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-by-order-of-magnitude/25118)

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**Author:** [@PFL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PFL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-by-order-of-magnitude/25118 "2023-04-06T14:52:08Z")

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Weird situation where I have modified a step file from a friend, and did not realize they modeled in meters(it should be in mm). So when I save as a .step and go to export, I then am importing this file into another file…

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## [Can’t connect the lines in a sketch. Please help](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-connect-the-lines-in-a-sketch-please-help/25176)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-connect-the-lines-in-a-sketch-please-help/25176 "2023-04-06T08:27:02Z")

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Hi everyone, I want to make a chair where the back where you lean on is curved. I’m trying to connect the lines on a sketch but due to the curved line which lays a bit more „inside“ I can’t connect the ends. What am I …

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## [Copying a sketch from another design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-a-sketch-from-another-design/25110)

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**Author:** [@Christin83](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Christin83)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copying-a-sketch-from-another-design/25110 "2023-04-06T08:25:10Z")

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Dear all, Is there a way to copy a sketch from an existent design to another design without copying the whole design? Thanks in advance!

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## [Plasma nest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plasma-nest/24881)

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**Author:** [@James2](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/James2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/plasma-nest/24881 "2023-04-06T07:58:50Z")

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Hi guys. Is it possible to draw something, for example, a square to round hopper feeder neck split it in half and nest it for it then to be cut out on my plasma deck then folded up with my CNC pressbrake. Hope that make…

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## [Customize Picture export Resolution](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/customize-picture-export-resolution/25149)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Hahmann](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Thomas_Hahmann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/customize-picture-export-resolution/25149 "2023-04-05T18:13:14Z")

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As much as i love the feature to export pictures, as I use it quite a lot, the quality of the pictures is somewhat meh. Please implement a feature to export in another resolution as the screenresolution. As I solely use…

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## [AR View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-view/25137)

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**Author:** [@SeanO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SeanO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-view/25137 "2023-04-05T16:06:32Z")

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The web viewer is great on macOS, but on larger models - it fails on iPhone, as seen by this image . When trying to load a web view URL, the iPhone will load to 99 percent, flash the screen, load to 99 percent a second…

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