# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=17

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## [Drawing sheet, bug IMPORT / EXPORT](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sheet-bug-import-export/40175)

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**Author:** [@SvetelnePanely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SvetelnePanely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-sheet-bug-import-export/40175 "2026-01-20T20:34:20Z")

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Hello, I’ve just noticed an issue on my iPad M4 Pro. When I create a drawing in a project, I no longer have the option to add an image from the Files app. Currently, I can only add images from the Photo Library. I am cer…

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## [How to move this object to another side?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-this-object-to-another-side/40158)

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**Author:** [@Nekked3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nekked3D)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-move-this-object-to-another-side/40158 "2026-01-18T17:36:20Z")

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Apologizing early for this post as I am a greenhorn here. But, I can’t seem to find the right combination to move this group of objects. I want to move the hole through the sidewall and the rectangle. I want to turn the …

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## [Sheet metal flattening function for production](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-flattening-function-for-production/40125)

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**Author:** [@Jonbdunn1192](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonbdunn1192)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sheet-metal-flattening-function-for-production/40125 "2026-01-17T20:24:08Z")

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As a shop owner i love this system. But I need to be able to flatten complex sheets and also have Bend diagrams to support.

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## [Understanding workflow on inmported steps](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-workflow-on-inmported-steps/40144)

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**Author:** [@sshwarts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sshwarts)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/understanding-workflow-on-inmported-steps/40144 "2026-01-17T17:00:51Z")

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I’m trying to better learn Shapr3D, coming from nurbs modelers like Rhino. If I have an imported step file like this: And I wanted to remove the bar glyph, how would I go about it? In nurbs, I’d probably take the ob…

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## [Failed to Export file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-to-export-file/40154)

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**Author:** [@oiisage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oiisage)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/failed-to-export-file/40154 "2026-01-17T14:04:44Z")

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Hello i’m trying to export a file that i remixed myself by adding a holster fixture of sorts for a lighter in the canister you see. For some reason im unable to export the finished design to any formati.e STL, 3MF, STEP …

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## [Visualization not casting shadows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152)

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**Author:** [@Nick001](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nick001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-not-casting-shadows/40152 "2026-01-16T10:20:42Z")

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Hi, I’ve been using Shapr3D on windows, version 5.1014.10201.0 #c8665d6d Installation type website Our models don’t show any shadow castings making our models renders/images very dull and not usable. We use the modelin…

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## [Repeatable visualizations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeatable-visualizations/22129)

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**Author:** [@grantwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/grantwood)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/repeatable-visualizations/22129 "2026-01-16T06:36:03Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D to model products and create a series of images for use in presentations which show/hide folders of objects. Each time I create an image in the visualizer, I have to try and re-create the angle I used …

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## [DWG DXF export problems](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-problems/5935)

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**Author:** [@sander](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sander)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dwg-dxf-export-problems/5935 "2026-01-16T06:33:05Z")

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I had some issues with my dxf /dwg files when I send them to the lasercutter and watercutter. In shapr the files seem perfectly closed , but when opening them in other software they are not. I therefor have to Fix all th…

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## [Export Metadata](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-metadata/40149)

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**Author:** [@SpaceInvader](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SpaceInvader)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-metadata/40149 "2026-01-15T23:00:35Z")

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Is there a way to have Shapr3D export metadata such as part names? As far as I can tell, it does not do this by default. I am asking about this because I would like to import a Shapr3D model into another program so tha…

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## [Import parameters from XML, and switch different sets of parameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-parameters-from-xml-and-switch-different-sets-of-parameters/40143)

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**Author:** [@drivebydesign](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/drivebydesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-parameters-from-xml-and-switch-different-sets-of-parameters/40143 "2026-01-13T17:17:38Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: The repetitive task of entering variables could be speeded up by saving frequently used variables (e.g. metric thread catalogue, M10: d=10; P=1.5; H= sqrt3 / 2 \* P; …) in extern…

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## [Shapr3D Still usable?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-still-usable/40040)

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**Author:** [@pascal.ploesser](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/pascal.ploesser)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-still-usable/40040 "2026-01-13T14:17:16Z")

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I don’t need any direct help, but I want to express my dissatisfaction. I’ve been using Shapr3D since Apple’s keynote and I LOVED Shapr3D… I use it on my Macbook, iPad, and Windows PC. But since the Parametric Design “…

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## [Mouse input not always recognized](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-input-not-always-recognized/36328)

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**Author:** [@Jason42](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jason42)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-input-not-always-recognized/36328 "2026-01-12T23:06:31Z")

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I’ve discovered a problem with using a mouse with Shapr3D. For reference, the mouse in question is a 3DConnecxion CAD Mouse on a Mac via bluetooth, but I don’t think the type of mouse or its connection has anything to d…

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## [Public shared links broken](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/public-shared-links-broken/40138)

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**Author:** [@C.Gerrits](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/C.Gerrits)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/public-shared-links-broken/40138 "2026-01-12T09:44:34Z")

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When exporting a file through the “version“ option to send out customers a link to the 3D file so they can look at our design in AR, every link sent after the 1st of january 2026 seems broken. 16-12-2025: Shapr3D - Pub…

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## [Design a pull latch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-pull-latch/40126)

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**Author:** [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/design-a-pull-latch/40126 "2026-01-11T15:38:47Z")

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I’d like to modify the attached clip to be a pull latch to make it easier to attach and detach. I’ve never designed a pull latch before, so I’m not even sure how to go about it. Does anyone have any good ideas? U1+Steri…

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## [STEP should be editable but nothing works](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-should-be-editable-but-nothing-works/39987)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/step-should-be-editable-but-nothing-works/39987 "2026-01-11T03:47:07Z")

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Wide v2.stp (8.5 MB) So this looks like a clean STP file, not the ones imported with millions of triangles converted from STL files. I am not able to remove edges, mark and move, just nothing. Any idea why and what I c…

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## [Car building](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-building/40131)

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**Author:** [@WAYN](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WAYN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/car-building/40131 "2026-01-10T19:00:35Z")

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I need help build a super car body https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Where is the Part Library?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-part-library/40121)

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**Author:** [@ssstraub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ssstraub)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/where-is-the-part-library/40121 "2026-01-09T12:25:19Z")

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I have twice now seen a “what’s new” pop-up on launch that shows a Parts Library folder. But how do I get to it or create it? I have poked around all over and can’t figure it out.

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## [Moving projects from draft to my space](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-projects-from-draft-to-my-space/40123)

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**Author:** [@Luca](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/moving-projects-from-draft-to-my-space/40123 "2026-01-09T12:13:36Z")

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silly quick question: how to move a project from the draft space to my space? Thanks, L. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Multiple axis conflect!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-axis-conflect/30412)

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**Author:** [@Basel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Basel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/multiple-axis-conflect/30412 "2026-01-09T12:11:48Z")

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Hi, I’m designing some mechanical part and need a rotation so I used asix, but my problem come when this folder with some parts have axis and another folder with anoter axis, so the axis doesn’t work unless I remove one…

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## [.jpg images in visualisation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jpg-images-in-visualisation/28405)

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**Author:** [@ChristopherGlasow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ChristopherGlasow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/jpg-images-in-visualisation/28405 "2026-01-07T01:38:55Z")

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Hi, I need to have a label on the product that I modeled, and imported a .jpg. It seems after research that shapr3d visualisation can’t add a .jpg image to the visualisation. Is this still true, or is there an update com…

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## [Export to parameterised formats](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-parameterised-formats/40089)

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**Author:** [@InfiniteWarlock](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/InfiniteWarlock)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-parameterised-formats/40089 "2026-01-05T18:06:22Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Shapr3D allows parametric designs. I use parameters in all my projects and I post many of them on makerworld. However, the exported objects are not parametrised. Many people ask…

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## [History Panel filters - add filter by: errors](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-panel-filters-add-filter-by-errors/40114)

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**Author:** [@Sci](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sci)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/history-panel-filters-add-filter-by-errors/40114 "2026-01-05T17:14:47Z")

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The problem that this feature will solve: Quickly filter out errors. Brief description of the outcomes that you expect from this feature: It helps to quickly filter out errors instead of scrolling.

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## [Sketch won’t extruude](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-won-t-extruude/40092)

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**Author:** [@Ironwookiee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ironwookiee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-won-t-extruude/40092 "2026-01-05T10:50:17Z")

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My wife is trying to extrude on a sketch she created but it will not let her even though the lines are closed. https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

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## [Sweeping Profiles; non-G1 paths](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweeping-profiles-non-g1-paths/40105)

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**Author:** [@ConnorF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ConnorF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sweeping-profiles-non-g1-paths/40105 "2026-01-04T22:01:37Z")

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I’m using Shapr3D and excited about it as I come from using Fushion360 and CAD. I am a bit confused because I made a cad file of a profile that sweeps around a path but when I made it in shapr3d it will not allow me to s…

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## [Need help on making organic mountains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-making-organic-mountains/40104)

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**Author:** [@BeatsKuzat](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BeatsKuzat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/need-help-on-making-organic-mountains/40104 "2026-01-04T20:12:52Z")

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Hello, my name is BeatsKuzat, and I’m new to Shapr3D, currently working on a MacBook Pro. I’m seeking help with creating a realistic mountain range for my HO scale model train layout. I’m encountering challenges with mod…

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## [Creating a section of a sphere](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-section-of-a-sphere/40085)

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**Author:** [@ryanklein](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ryanklein)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-a-section-of-a-sphere/40085 "2026-01-03T22:47:37Z")

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Hope all of you are having a great New Year! I’m struggling to create a section of a sphere for a Chapin 8701B corn planter wheel. Attached is an imagine of what I’m describing as well as a screenshot of where I’m at wit…

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## [How to merge sketch layers?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-sketch-layers/24183)

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**Author:** [@Manolo29](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Manolo29)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-merge-sketch-layers/24183 "2026-01-02T14:26:40Z")

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I’m looking to merge sketch layers, but I can’t seem to find the option or how to do it, I want to export the sketch file to an svg file.

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## [Missing reference in sketch, how do I fix it?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-reference-in-sketch-how-do-i-fix-it/40076)

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**Author:** [@nerdo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nerdo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-reference-in-sketch-how-do-i-fix-it/40076 "2026-01-01T19:34:12Z")

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I haven’t used shapr3d in a while and opened it to start editing an old design that was working just fine last I remembered. I tried to create a drawing from it for the first time and part of the geometry just wouldn’t …

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## [Measurement error?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-error/40072)

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**Author:** [@Tankurttan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tankurttan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurement-error/40072 "2025-12-31T09:58:51Z")

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The total length is 40 mm, why doesn't it divide by 20-20, why 19.9906 and 20.0094?

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## [Encounter a major issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/encounter-a-major-issue/40063)

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**Author:** [@felixone](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/felixone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/encounter-a-major-issue/40063 "2025-12-31T09:19:47Z")

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https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new created a not too complex model with my Ipad Pro ,but when I tried to replicate it with a line-up of a dozen, the app crashed, and won\`t allow get into the projet even t…

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