# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=185

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## [Scale only along x, y, or z?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-only-along-x-y-or-z/86)

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**Author:** [@CEKuhnen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CEKuhnen)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scale-only-along-x-y-or-z/86 "2022-08-21T11:10:21Z")

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Is it possible to also scale only along x, y, or z? I seem only to be able to scale uniformly.

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## [Technical Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawings/16522)

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**Author:** [@ShamGodZ](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ShamGodZ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/technical-drawings/16522 "2021-12-27T01:18:31Z")

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Hello, I was wandering if there is any websites out there that anyone know of where people post technical drawings as i need training in reading them but would also be fun to try and draw/shape them in 3D. Hope for a …

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## [Making circles and arcs concentric](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-circles-and-arcs-concentric/13075)

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**Author:** [@ajitgeorge12](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ajitgeorge12)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/making-circles-and-arcs-concentric/13075 "2022-08-21T01:13:21Z")

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Hi, I drew about 8 concentric circles. I selected them all and used the Concentric constraint. Later I cut arcs in these circles and added radial and other lines to them. When I zoom in to a resolution of 0.01 mm, I f…

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## [Flat Curve?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-curve/21012)

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**Author:** [@Derbico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derbico)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-curve/21012 "2022-08-21T00:34:31Z")

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How can I, or is it possible to make the curved lines which are paralell as one piece

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## [How to edit existing chamfer/filler](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-existing-chamfer-filler/18864)

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**Author:** [@Gilbert](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gilbert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-edit-existing-chamfer-filler/18864 "2022-08-20T21:10:06Z")

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How do I change/edit the dimensions of an existing chamfer/fillet?

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## [Material Builder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-builder/20986)

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**Author:** [@DabbleModeller](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DabbleModeller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/material-builder/20986 "2022-08-19T23:52:38Z")

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I don’t know if its already in the program but simple Material Builder would be handy. Import a stich able image. Indicate a scale and orientation of that image then add it to your library. Being able to control colour,…

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## [Problem with negative extrusions with text](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-negative-extrusions-with-text/20990)

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**Author:** [@Luca\_DAubbonnett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Luca_DAubbonnett)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/problem-with-negative-extrusions-with-text/20990 "2022-08-19T21:27:16Z")

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When doing a negative extrusion with a capital E using the American typewriter font it claims that “the face or sketch filling can’t be extruded” Please advise P.S This is through the app on an IPad Pro Gen 4

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## [Help! Why my model becomes perspective](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-why-my-model-becomes-perspective/20995)

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**Author:** [@chenxv399](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/chenxv399)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-why-my-model-becomes-perspective/20995 "2022-08-19T18:29:32Z")

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I want to know why part of my model becomes perspective. I think it may be due to my mishandling that one of my entities has become perspective. For example, in visual mode, this part of the solid model becomes over-mold…

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## [Visualization Adds](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-adds/20997)

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**Author:** [@brandon-ase](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brandon-ase)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization-adds/20997 "2022-08-19T17:06:52Z")

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Is it on the horizon to add grass and outdoor substrate textures to the visualization choices? This would help with our company, doing outdoor renders. It would enhance our ability to show higher end models and increas…

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## [Tutorial Sizing issue](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-sizing-issue/20964)

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**Author:** [@Duder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Duder)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/tutorial-sizing-issue/20964 "2022-08-19T15:14:54Z")

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I’ve been trying to complete the bracket mount tutorial, but I noticed when the video drags out 15mm, it fits the part fine. When I drag it out, I need 30mm in order to match the view on the tutorial. I can upsize it but…

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## [Crashing all the time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-all-the-time/20978)

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**Author:** [@emilts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/emilts)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/crashing-all-the-time/20978 "2022-08-19T12:48:06Z")

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Hey, I am working on perforated metal sheet. The sheet is sized 1000x2000mm and it has 5mm round holes all over. My problem is when i try to extrude the sheet the app crashes constantly. I tried to cut it into smaller p…

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## [Weight](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/19503)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/weight/19503 "2022-08-19T10:41:39Z")

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Shapr3D Visualization is amazing ! Another feature I would like in Visualisation is that it should be able to measure the weight of the model in accordance with the materials through which we are rendering.

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## [Feature Requests Section](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-section/20987)

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**Author:** [@DabbleModeller](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DabbleModeller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-requests-section/20987 "2022-08-19T10:31:57Z")

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Couldn’t find a topic to fit this post into. If I’ve cross posted please delete. A features request section of the forum would be awesome… I’ve see this before with other software. Requests go to devs first, who judge …

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## [New Visualization Beta - Light rotation, intensity](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-visualization-beta-light-rotation-intensity/18674)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-visualization-beta-light-rotation-intensity/18674 "2022-08-19T10:26:13Z")

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New Beta is out (5.120 - 2996) on iOS and macOS Light rotation: adjust from which direction the light hits your objects. Light intensity: tone down or crank up light intensity with this new feature. Models and …

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## [Test Visualization for Windows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/test-visualization-for-windows/20529)

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**Author:** [@Sebestyen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sebestyen)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/test-visualization-for-windows/20529 "2022-08-18T16:12:59Z")

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The wait is over – Visualization for Windows is now open for beta testing. In case you haven’t heard about one of our latest additions, Visualization is a rendering solution, fully working within the Shapr3D app. It let…

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## [Vertical Lines on the Axis of an Extrusion](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vertical-lines-on-the-axis-of-an-extrusion/20969)

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**Author:** [@alexanderhendrickson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alexanderhendrickson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/vertical-lines-on-the-axis-of-an-extrusion/20969 "2022-08-18T12:22:37Z")

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Seems I may be encountering a bug. Let me try to describe it first. Say you sketch a rectangle. And then within this rectangle you draw more line segments inside to give it sections. Some of those lines will start at th…

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## [Measurements of objects](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-of-objects/20958)

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**Author:** [@Grover](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Grover)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/measurements-of-objects/20958 "2022-08-18T05:49:36Z")

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Measurements at the bottom of the screen after selecting an object, What does it mean. 10000 ln3

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## [The Grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-grid/34)

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**Author:** [@polyoptics](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/polyoptics)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-grid/34 "2022-08-17T23:50:46Z")

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In the scene I was just working in, the grid spacing appears to be 2.5 units, which is very strange to me. Is this normal? Does this have to do with the automatic grid respacing? Is there an option to turn off auto resiz…

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## [Export failure! Help please](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-help-please/20960)

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**Author:** [@theflyinggrip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/theflyinggrip)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-failure-help-please/20960 "2022-08-17T17:45:06Z")

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I have spent the last few days iterating on some designs, then out of nowhere the app refuses to export. I continuously get export error, file could not be created. I have no idea why, all I did was re do a sweep that i …

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## [Rename](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename/8590)

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**Author:** [@nigelibrown](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/nigelibrown)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rename/8590 "2022-08-17T14:07:51Z")

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Using rename changed recently, when selected it highlighted the current name allowing a completely new name to be created just by typing, it has now reverted to the non intuitive and time consuming delete what’s there be…

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## [A long forgotten millennia-old tool: The Light Orb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-long-forgotten-millennia-old-tool-the-light-orb/20940)

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**Author:** [@Loki](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Loki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 8:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/a-long-forgotten-millennia-old-tool-the-light-orb/20940 "2022-08-17T08:13:07Z")

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Since we’re discussing materials and lighting, I have been brought back to my lighting engineer days. Don’t worry, I’m not going to brag. There’s a little something I want to share. Most of you have seen such tools befo…

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## [Logged in at two ipads at the same time](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logged-in-at-two-ipads-at-the-same-time/20933)

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**Author:** [@Vassi\_solutions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Vassi_solutions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/logged-in-at-two-ipads-at-the-same-time/20933 "2022-08-17T06:46:19Z")

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Im currently jumping between the Ipad Pro and my Ipad Mini 6 and I dont have to do the lengthy log in procedure everytime I switch anymore! Finnaly. Please say this is a new feature, and not just a bug? :slight\_smile: A…

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## [Rotate objects/lines in sketches while in sketch mode](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-objects-lines-in-sketches-while-in-sketch-mode/20916)

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**Author:** [@samschad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/samschad)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotate-objects-lines-in-sketches-while-in-sketch-mode/20916 "2022-08-17T00:59:25Z")

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I’m about three months in on Shapr3D, coming from about 15 years of using Blender, which I love dearly. Shapr is a close second, and being able to take my designs with me, anywhere, anytime is wonderful. Is it possible…

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## [Shaping a simple looking, yet complex object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaping-a-simple-looking-yet-complex-object/20945)

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**Author:** [@adamgmakarenko](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/adamgmakarenko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shaping-a-simple-looking-yet-complex-object/20945 "2022-08-16T23:55:05Z")

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Looking to make this, and it has stumped me Any ideas?

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## [Export into separate files beyond first level](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-into-separate-files-beyond-first-level/20941)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-into-separate-files-beyond-first-level/20941 "2022-08-16T18:34:48Z")

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Hi, could it be possible to export a model in obj or IGES into separated files but beyond the first level, keeping the hierarchy of the files would be a must. thanks for your help.

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## [Assemblies & Simulated Movement Function?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-simulated-movement-function/20804)

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**Author:** [@ctc1111](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ctc1111)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/assemblies-simulated-movement-function/20804 "2022-08-16T15:59:03Z")

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I’m curious if there is any update on, or any plans for the implementation of an assemblies function that can simulate movement of something like a hinge? I’ve done a search and come up with a few old threads on this, b…

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## [Low image quality (jpeg png)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-image-quality-jpeg-png/20935)

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**Author:** [@John](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/John)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/low-image-quality-jpeg-png/20935 "2022-08-16T14:22:45Z")

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Hello! How to save a model in good quality jpeg or png? When exporting, the image is saved only in the monitor’s resolution. This image quality is not enough. How to save 3d models in good image quality?

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## [Having trouble aligning edges](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-aligning-edges/20929)

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**Author:** [@Ben](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ben)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/having-trouble-aligning-edges/20929 "2022-08-16T13:55:48Z")

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Need a quick and easy way to snap align edges for 8020 extrusion (or any edges). Trying to align the flames moves the piece all over the place and then will undo an alignment already set. This should be an easier process…

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## [Is it possible to duplicate a face?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-duplicate-a-face/20932)

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**Author:** [@MarcG](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarcG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/is-it-possible-to-duplicate-a-face/20932 "2022-08-16T09:42:09Z")

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Hello, In the construction of my toaster, after having made this part (green arrow), it is in external volume + chamfer ; I would have liked to put it a little further back to form a hollow. In the mesh (blender), I…

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## [Mac Visualization Tool Lag](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-visualization-tool-lag/19513)

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**Author:** [@DawnVega](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DawnVega)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mac-visualization-tool-lag/19513 "2022-08-16T06:54:48Z")

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Good Evening from the East Coast, I find the visualization tool really cool for captures and slight adjustments after finishing a model. The issue is I guess I have too many parts and when I hit the Visualize tool my co…

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