# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=172

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## [1st person walk around mode?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1st-person-walk-around-mode/22638)

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**Author:** [@PD3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PD3D)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/1st-person-walk-around-mode/22638 "2022-11-25T14:58:41Z")

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Is there a simple way to simulate walking around? I’m building a house and I’m finding it awkward to pinch in and pan around without the camera jumping behind walls. I’d like to simulate walking through the house, if t…

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## [Shapr3D on windows tablet?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-windows-tablet/22644)

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**Author:** [@AikevanderHoeff](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/AikevanderHoeff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-on-windows-tablet/22644 "2022-11-25T10:50:46Z")

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Shapr3D is designed for the Ipad. Does it work on a Windows tablet with a pen? I use a Windows desktop with a mouse (works ok), but also a Microsoft Surface laptop with a touchscreen. I am not sure about Shapr3D and the…

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## [Accurate placement of objects in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurate-placement-of-objects-in-sketch-mode/22627)

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**Author:** [@ptegler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ptegler)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 8:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accurate-placement-of-objects-in-sketch-mode/22627 "2022-11-25T08:06:17Z")

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granted I understand this is a ‘modeling’ program. But one major issue is editing two objects, EG: sketching another object to mate to another within a single shapr file. SUGGESTION: Another program I use regularly has…

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## [Cant loft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-loft/22631)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_b](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peter_b)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-loft/22631 "2022-11-24T19:31:48Z")

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Hello, I am stuck with lofting. Did lofting before but these rings do not want to. Shapr does not state what its problem is, but I can not loft these closed control point rings. Why?

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## [Image sketch to Shapr sketch](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-sketch-to-shapr-sketch/22576)

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**Author:** [@Wzeger](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wzeger)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-sketch-to-shapr-sketch/22576 "2022-11-24T03:00:26Z")

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Am I able to import a sketch and Shapr ‘reads’ the sketch lines such that i can now extrude, portions of the imported sketch. In the past, I have imported an imaged and then manually ‘traced’ it to make it into a Shapr …

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## [Unable to finish tutorial on Ipad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-tutorial-on-ipad/22618)

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**Author:** [@abromak](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/abromak)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 11:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-finish-tutorial-on-ipad/22618 "2022-11-23T11:57:29Z")

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After 11th task is completed, the program crushes. Every time I try, it happens. What should I do? Thank you in advance.

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## [Centering an object on another surfce](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-an-object-on-another-surfce/22592)

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**Author:** [@gaze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/gaze)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/centering-an-object-on-another-surfce/22592 "2022-11-22T18:50:34Z")

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I have this clamp I’d like to place on the surface of this rectangle with the cross on it. The y positioning isn’t crucial, but it has to be symmetric across the YZ axis and the bottom has to sit flat on the surface with…

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## [Trouble creating zip exports](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-creating-zip-exports/22601)

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**Author:** [@Ghengisahn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ghengisahn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 7:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-creating-zip-exports/22601 "2022-11-22T07:50:49Z")

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Hey team, Just noticing this quirk, but if I have a file open and there are multiple folders inside the file and I try to export just one folder, when I click on save individually it’s supposed to create a zip file and …

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## [Zoom in 2D drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-in-2d-drawing/22578)

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**Author:** [@Holgi1909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Holgi1909)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 6:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-in-2d-drawing/22578 "2022-11-22T06:18:11Z")

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Hi guys, I want to zoom a detail in the 2D drawing to measure it. Possible? My solution (to much work) is: I draw the detail as a own body in added it to 2D drawing via VIEWS - PRINCIPAL - Add Bodies for now. Is ther…

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## [Rename a design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-a-design/22590)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename-a-design/22590 "2022-11-22T00:47:01Z")

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Unable to rename any designs on the Mac. Right clicking a thumbnail or Unnamed Design does nothing. Clicking once highlights the name but immediately opens the file. I followed the instructions provided with the program,…

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## [Modeling contours on guitar body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-contours-on-guitar-body/22553)

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**Author:** [@Dgw972](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Dgw972)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-contours-on-guitar-body/22553 "2022-11-21T20:26:50Z")

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I’m brand new to Shapr3D and have and need some guidance. I’m trying to add contours / “comfort carves” to a guitar body that I have modeled. The selected sections are what I’m trying to adjust. The contour lines o…

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## [Depth of Field settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/depth-of-field-settings/22584)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/depth-of-field-settings/22584 "2022-11-21T17:42:42Z")

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The new depth of field addition looks fantastic. It’s a huge improvement. It makes the renders look great. However, on iPad it is pretty easy to adjust the aperture and blur amount, but not ideal. You have to go into…

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## [Export marked objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-marked-objects/20783)

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**Author:** [@Holgi1909](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Holgi1909)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-marked-objects/20783 "2022-11-21T08:26:04Z")

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Hi guys, Is it possible just to export marked objects, isolated objects,…? In my company the freaks created a very complex drawing and I need just some objects for another drawing. Possible? Greets and thanks Holger

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## [Snapping not working when copying and pasting in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-not-working-when-copying-and-pasting-in-sketch-mode/22560)

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**Author:** [@Iliketrains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Iliketrains)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/snapping-not-working-when-copying-and-pasting-in-sketch-mode/22560 "2022-11-21T07:15:47Z")

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Hi, Following this guide - https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021172340-How-do-guides-and-snapping-work-in-Shapr3D- In sketch mode, Shapes and lines snap to each other when I draw a new one. They do not …

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## [Change input method](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-input-method/22567)

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**Author:** [@deco92](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/deco92)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/change-input-method/22567 "2022-11-20T16:25:00Z")

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Dear community, i am a new shapr user and working on a surface pro 5 As i set up the System i had no pen on hand and choose mouse and keyboard. Now i want to change to pen and Touch but i have no idea to do that In th…

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## [Modelling Moving Parts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021)

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**Author:** [@MDP-Matt](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MDP-Matt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modelling-moving-parts/13021 "2022-11-20T08:01:14Z")

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Hi there, I’m needing to model a mechanism and wondered if it is possible to model moving parts with pivot points etc.?

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## [Using ALIGN with multiple bodies/assemblies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-align-with-multiple-bodies-assemblies/10437)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-align-with-multiple-bodies-assemblies/10437 "2022-11-20T02:37:50Z")

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The Align tool is great, and has been a huge help in assembling designs. However, one way that would greatly improve it’s function is the ability to select multiple bodies, whether a folder of bodies, or selecting indiv…

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## [Faces remain after extruding - no way to delete them?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces-remain-after-extruding-no-way-to-delete-them/22559)

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**Author:** [@Iliketrains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Iliketrains)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/faces-remain-after-extruding-no-way-to-delete-them/22559 "2022-11-20T01:00:48Z")

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Hi, Two related issues - when I use extrude sometimes I am left with a face I don’t want. See the attached screenshot. This happens every time when in sketch mode I ensure the line I am drawing is right on the edge o…

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## [Mirroring 2d shapes gives me "invalid selection"](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-2d-shapes-gives-me-invalid-selection/22557)

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**Author:** [@Iliketrains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Iliketrains)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-2d-shapes-gives-me-invalid-selection/22557 "2022-11-20T00:54:06Z")

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Hi, I am trying to draw 2d shapes, mirror them then use them to then extrude with. I can mirror basic shapes like squares and rectangles. Whenever I try to mirror anything I have made by connecting a few shapes (like …

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## [8GB or 16GB ram on the Ipad Pro (M1 or M2)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/8gb-or-16gb-ram-on-the-ipad-pro-m1-or-m2/22527)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/8gb-or-16gb-ram-on-the-ipad-pro-m1-or-m2/22527 "2022-11-20T00:25:56Z")

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I am thinking of retireeing my Ipad Pro 12,9 from 2018. But I´m stuck between going for the 8GB ram version (256GB and 5g) or the 1TB 16GB ram with 5G. Not sure if the extra 1000!! Dollars is worth it. But I do want t…

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## [Create irregular hollow spaces inside a shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-irregular-hollow-spaces-inside-a-shape/22460)

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**Author:** [@Iliketrains](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Iliketrains)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/create-irregular-hollow-spaces-inside-a-shape/22460 "2022-11-19T23:41:45Z")

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Simple question but I am obviously not searching the right words - I’m making a rough wireframe of a multi level train carriage that’s going into other software for me to sketch over. I want to carve out interior space…

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## [Exporting JPEG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-jpeg/22551)

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**Author:** [@Cyan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cyan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-jpeg/22551 "2022-11-19T14:34:55Z")

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how to export the models after rendered with realistic materials in a JPEG/PNG form?

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## [Wooden countertop](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wooden-countertop/22549)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/wooden-countertop/22549 "2022-11-19T10:31:17Z")

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Hello how do i draw this? I tried like this but it blends together.

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## [Max ram](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/max-ram/22538)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/max-ram/22538 "2022-11-19T06:52:47Z")

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What is the maximum RAM that is allowed by ipad for an app? What is the maximum RAM allowed or used by Shapr3D ?

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## [Mold design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-design/22536)

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**Author:** [@Walaa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Walaa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mold-design/22536 "2022-11-18T23:02:24Z")

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What are the steps to design a mold

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## [Align & equidistant multiple circles in sketch plane](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-equidistant-multiple-circles-in-sketch-plane/22525)

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**Author:** [@Andinco](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Andinco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-equidistant-multiple-circles-in-sketch-plane/22525 "2022-11-18T17:00:56Z")

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I’m trying to align multiple circles in a line and equidistant apart. Is there a tool or recommended approach to do this? Thanks!

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## [Exporting to solidworks?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-solidworks/22529)

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**Author:** [@Zecnarf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Zecnarf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/exporting-to-solidworks/22529 "2022-11-18T15:13:45Z")

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What is the best file type for solidworks 2022, and what settings work the best along with which of the 3 output formats?

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## [Dimension issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-issues/22043)

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**Author:** [@DragonDon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DragonDon)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-issues/22043 "2022-11-18T09:51:42Z")

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Hey Gang, I’m trying to narrow down where this dimensional issue is. I’ve designed this paintball body kit and the problem is when it prints, the highlighted part is smaller than designed. It shows 25.4mm but when it …

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## [Preference request](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preference-request/21607)

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**Author:** [@RaptorPrinter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RaptorPrinter)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/preference-request/21607 "2022-11-18T03:38:03Z")

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For whatever reason I have been unable to train my brain to turn off the copy button once I make a single copy of something. I end up clicking again and accidentally create additional copies and always have to delete the…

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## [Interactive Software options for presenting our creations?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interactive-software-options-for-presenting-our-creations/22499)

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**Author:** [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/interactive-software-options-for-presenting-our-creations/22499 "2022-11-17T17:31:45Z")

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I’ve been asked to explore options to present a couple of my CG designs as interactive training items. For instance, if a button is clicked on, it would result in a pop up explanation or even a short video clip. I was w…

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