# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=156

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## [Rounding Error in 2D-drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-error-in-2d-drawing/24669)

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**Author:** [@ekalisch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ekalisch)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rounding-error-in-2d-drawing/24669 "2023-03-10T10:37:57Z")

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When creating a 2D drawing from my 3D model, I have experienced some rounding errors when displaying measurements. A hole in my 3D model has a diameter of 30,0 (given by exact input) but in my 2D drawing it shows as 29,…

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## [2d drawing custom ratio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-custom-ratio/24593)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-custom-ratio/24593 "2023-03-10T04:13:44Z")

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hi im using the very lovely 2d drawing feature to make a building plan on 11x17 paper. 1:50 is too small and 1:20 is just a little too big - is there a way to pick a specific ratio that is not listed in the dropdown? t…

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## [Turn off constraints view?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/24616)

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**Author:** [@Leroy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Leroy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/turn-off-constraints-view/24616 "2023-03-09T20:56:10Z")

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I am trying to draw box sides and bottom to cut with a laser cutter. The number of constraints being shown is getting in the way. I have two or three versions of the box as I try different things. The loading time ha…

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## [Need help transitioning from another program](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-transitioning-from-another-program/24644)

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**Author:** [@siliconbronze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siliconbronze)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-transitioning-from-another-program/24644 "2023-03-09T17:49:45Z")

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I have been an occasional but long time user of another popular mechanical design package. I’m finding that I am expecting/looking for a certain way of work, but not finding it. Perhaps to be expected. Example: Take a b…

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## [Editing lengths without the rest of the shapes change](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-lengths-without-the-rest-of-the-shapes-change/24612)

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**Author:** [@mattmadn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mattmadn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-lengths-without-the-rest-of-the-shapes-change/24612 "2023-03-09T15:03:34Z")

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Hi all, New shapr3D user here, so please point me in the right direction if this is an obvious question. I’m creating building layouts for an assignment, but when I edit the length of one wall, the rest of the building…

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## [Bugs in sketch tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-in-sketch-tool/24648)

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**Author:** [@CADesigner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CADesigner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bugs-in-sketch-tool/24648 "2023-03-09T09:49:44Z")

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Hallo Shapr3D Team With the last version iPad 5.321.0.4865 came a few bugs into the Sketch tool. The endpoint has a offset to the grid in the sketch tool, when I close the sketch its fine, the bug is only by sketchin…

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## [Can't finish tutorial - vizualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-finish-tutorial-vizualisation/24646)

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**Author:** [@OrangeTapestry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OrangeTapestry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 9:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-finish-tutorial-vizualisation/24646 "2023-03-09T09:46:59Z")

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I get stuck on step 12 on the tutorial, applying a material to the model. When I click ‘Visualization’, the materials side menu shows up, but the water bottle model disappears. Therefore I have nothing to drag the materi…

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## [Logos on sharing and 2d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logos-on-sharing-and-2d/24632)

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**Author:** [@Scott78](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scott78)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logos-on-sharing-and-2d/24632 "2023-03-08T16:21:33Z")

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Sorry If someone has mentioned this or If there is a way of doing it but it would be really good to have my business name/Logo on the sharing feature and 2d drawings. It could still have Shapr3d info on it but it would b…

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## [New Sketch Planes?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-planes/24613)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-sketch-planes/24613 "2023-03-07T17:44:03Z")

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Very confused by sketch planes. I don’t want to continually sketch on plane one. I feel like sometimes by whatever I do, I get multiple sketch planes, but when I want to I cannot. I tried adding an offset construction p…

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## [Where do I set the overall scale of my design?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-do-i-set-the-overall-scale-of-my-design/24538)

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**Author:** [@RobyToby](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RobyToby)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-do-i-set-the-overall-scale-of-my-design/24538 "2023-03-07T10:58:41Z")

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Hello, When the size of my objects in a sharpr3d-drawing are in meter but the real size is in cm. Where do I set the scale of the whole drawing to 1:10 or s.th.? Didn’t find the setting for that. I’m using the iPad

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## [Not sure why some lines are appearing in my 2d drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-sure-why-some-lines-are-appearing-in-my-2d-drawings/24574)

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**Author:** [@Larry](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Larry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/not-sure-why-some-lines-are-appearing-in-my-2d-drawings/24574 "2023-03-07T00:43:31Z")

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hi first time using the app in at least 8 months, and wow it has become so much more intuitive to me, so thank you for all your hard work. i’m running into an issue creating a building plan (2d drawing) that i…

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## [Conform the export interface MacOS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conform-the-export-interface-macos/24567)

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**Author:** [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/conform-the-export-interface-macos/24567 "2023-03-06T20:08:39Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Scripting export (or export by keyboard only). Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: I expect all interface in the export dialog to behave in a …

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## [Saving lots of components (workflow tip / smaller model file size)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-lots-of-components-workflow-tip-smaller-model-file-size/24579)

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**Author:** [@AJR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AJR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/saving-lots-of-components-workflow-tip-smaller-model-file-size/24579 "2023-03-06T08:10:33Z")

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Hi all I’m hoping for some workflow tips from other users who work with the same components in lots of different drawings; A lot of my designs are made up of stage truss, so I find I have a catalog of lots of individua…

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## [2D Drawing Questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-questions/24566)

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**Author:** [@Tuni07](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tuni07)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawing-questions/24566 "2023-03-05T15:48:27Z")

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Two questions regarding the 2D Drawing feature: Where do I set to decimals placing? Ex: 6,8 to 6.8 Is there a way to get into a snapping mode to make all the flags, lines, arrows, etc to line up with each other?

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## [Mac Magic Mouse support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-magic-mouse-support/24558)

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**Author:** [@Scott1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scott1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-magic-mouse-support/24558 "2023-03-05T13:12:40Z")

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Hello, I just installed Shapr3D on my Mac. The website indicates that the program supports a Magic Mouse, but it won’t let me past the first tutorial because it expects me to use either a track pad or a left-right style …

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## [2D circles are created as splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-circles-are-created-as-splines/24509)

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**Author:** [@dwtk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwtk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-circles-are-created-as-splines/24509 "2023-03-05T13:11:43Z")

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I recently exported a STEP model from Shapr3D into Fusion. Most of the circles I extruded are not able to be selected or measured as circles. I noticed when drawing them in Shapr3D I could sometimes drag out the sketched…

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## [File from Beta version cannot be opened](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-from-beta-version-cannot-be-opened/24541)

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**Author:** [@Fredrick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fredrick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-from-beta-version-cannot-be-opened/24541 "2023-03-04T15:27:32Z")

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I have been working on a design 2 years ago and i saved the Shapr3D file, but obviously i was working in the Beta version. I do think it was the latest. Now i’m not able to open this file. Is there a way to help me with …

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## [Paying for Pro and (Paddle.net) Fraud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paying-for-pro-and-paddle-net-fraud/24486)

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**Author:** [@RidgetopD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RidgetopD)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/paying-for-pro-and-paddle-net-fraud/24486 "2023-03-03T21:25:47Z")

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I am trying to purchase the full pro version but keep getting rejected. Both by card company and paypal. When I look at who is processing the payment its called “paddle.net” and the reviews I am reading is nothing but sc…

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## [Free version user](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-user/13668)

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**Author:** [@mamun3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mamun3d)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/free-version-user/13668 "2023-03-03T16:19:53Z")

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Is there any tools or space(mb) limitation in free version?

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## [Hover pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hover-pencil/24522)

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**Author:** [@johnrci3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/johnrci3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hover-pencil/24522 "2023-03-03T15:38:48Z")

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Continuing the discussion from New Ipad are dropping today. :slight\_smile:: How does the hover pencil work with shaprd? Considering buying new iPad for this feature. Thanks

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## [Shapr3D Webviewer description Name](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-webviewer-description-name/24525)

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**Author:** [@danno11](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/danno11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-webviewer-description-name/24525 "2023-03-03T15:27:21Z")

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Is there any way of adding some sort of description name when creating a link with the Shapr3D Webviewer so that after it is shared to a iphone or ipad you will be able to tell what the link is going to show you instead …

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## [AR & share cause system crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-share-cause-system-crash/24511)

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**Author:** [@RossiWu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RossiWu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ar-share-cause-system-crash/24511 "2023-03-03T07:56:05Z")

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Why this file can’t use the ar and share function with iPad Pro m2 & PC It Cause app crash directly iPad Pro :m2 16G ram ipados16.3 PC: Intel(R) Core™ i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz 2.70 GHz. DDR4 12Gram APP: 5.320.4844.0 #…

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## [Slope walls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slope-walls/24448)

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**Author:** [@Mabram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mabram)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slope-walls/24448 "2023-03-02T14:10:35Z")

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Hello everybody. I have got a small problem with slope the walls. I ma trying Creat a box, extruded the top partn allready and I would like to slope all the inside walls, lets say 30 degreese. On the strait surface…

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## [Visualization Freezes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-freezes/24482)

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**Author:** [@mhek](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mhek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-freezes/24482 "2023-03-02T11:02:11Z")

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Visualization started to freeze on me this week. iPad Pro 5th Generation iPadOS 16.3.1 This is a model I have used over the last several months nothing really new. Takes a long time to select parts and freezes when I …

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## [For this software. Why trysize file will be quit suddenly , size more than 100m STEP file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/for-this-software-why-trysize-file-will-be-quit-suddenly-size-more-than-100m-step-file/24491)

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**Author:** [@Xiao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/for-this-software-why-trysize-file-will-be-quit-suddenly-size-more-than-100m-step-file/24491 "2023-03-02T07:30:08Z")

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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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## [Long time coming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/long-time-coming/24085)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/long-time-coming/24085 "2023-03-02T03:11:01Z")

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Hey guys, I’ve been having this problem many times now but always found a way, and after a few hours I might find how to do it now but I just cannot understand why we don’t have a easy tool for this problem yet. For so…

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## [2D drawings from sketches ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-from-sketches/24469)

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**Author:** [@The\_craftslete](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/The_craftslete)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2d-drawings-from-sketches/24469 "2023-03-01T19:08:10Z")

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Is it possible to creat a 2D drawing from a sketch? I find myself more and more needing to draw out 2d floor plans. It would be great if I could just print out and 2D sketch. I love the program, and would hate to have t…

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## [app stops working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-stops-working/24481)

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**Author:** [@Fogdile](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Fogdile)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/app-stops-working/24481 "2023-03-01T16:47:39Z")

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Hi there, after working a couple of hours the app stopped working: no selection, no reaction on pencil moves, save worked. What I tried: load another model, go back - nothing; leave the app go back nothing changend. Sw…

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## [Save to files problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-files-problem/24412)

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**Author:** [@G.design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/G.design)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-to-files-problem/24412 "2023-03-01T13:50:00Z")

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After the last update, when I try to export to Files I am getting a white screen. After restarting the iPad - same thing.

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## [Filing my Projects on my machine and not in the cloud](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filing-my-projects-on-my-machine-and-not-in-the-cloud/24444)

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**Author:** [@Ivar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ivar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/filing-my-projects-on-my-machine-and-not-in-the-cloud/24444 "2023-03-01T13:36:09Z")

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I am having problems in that Shapr3D that is automatically storing my projects in the cloud, and I only want them stored and backed up on my machine as it is in turn backed up on a server. This in-cloud storage takes far…

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