# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=191

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## ['Grain Direction](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grain-direction/20317)

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**Author:** [@Sandman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sandman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/grain-direction/20317 "2022-07-12T21:59:47Z")

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Hey guys…. Can anybody point me in the right direction to set the grain direction on my wood pattern projects? I The grain seems to always want to show up running in the wrong direction

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## [Name or Description when hovering icon?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-or-description-when-hovering-icon/20302)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/name-or-description-when-hovering-icon/20302 "2022-07-12T15:47:31Z")

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Using Shapr since a few days and I don’t recognize this icon. It would be great to have at least a name when hovering icons in theses situations.

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## [How to Undo Union?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-undo-union/14318)

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**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Special_K)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-undo-union/14318 "2022-07-12T14:40:23Z")

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I recently finished one of my objects and made it all “union” which is great but now I need to amend one part of this object and I am having trouble trying to figure out how to seperate?:weary: Some help here on how to …

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## [Impossible to copy the object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-copy-the-object/20312)

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**Author:** [@OnlyTheLonely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OnlyTheLonely)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/impossible-to-copy-the-object/20312 "2022-07-12T14:33:54Z")

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Anyone able to understand why it won’t get moved when the entire body is copied. See in the picture that parts of the object disappear when trying to copy the body. This is even though the entire object was marked.

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## [Easier/Faster way for naming components?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-faster-way-for-naming-components/20309)

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**Author:** [@Do.B](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Do.B)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/easier-faster-way-for-naming-components/20309 "2022-07-12T11:11:46Z")

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As shown on the screenshot I’m making a lot of clicks at the moment. A little thing that would save me a lot of time, is the Tab Key ! Please!

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## [Section view problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-problem/14098)

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**Author:** [@Brian3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Brian3D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/section-view-problem/14098 "2022-07-12T03:22:16Z")

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Why do I click on the section view to display this? This is a hollowed out cuboid. As shown in the figure. Please help.

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## [File management from within Shaper3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-management-from-within-shaper3d/10184)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/file-management-from-within-shaper3d/10184 "2022-07-12T02:23:03Z")

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Having used Shapr3D now for over a year I have accrued and saved ( in the Files App) hundreds of drawings in .shapr file formats in various folders. Many are sequential updates of drawings with descriptive names but I…

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## [3Dconnexion Support](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-support/10216)

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**Author:** [@GJetson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GJetson)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/3dconnexion-support/10216 "2022-07-12T02:19:25Z")

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I use a 3D connexion 3D mouse for all my 3D software because it’s SO much faster. It’s like flying with a jetpack around my model. I can fly right up to whatever I need to see. I worked with Shapr3D Mac for a bit and na…

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## [Shapr3D “Life Hacks”](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-life-hacks/10960)

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**Author:** [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-life-hacks/10960 "2022-07-12T00:24:34Z")

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I wanted to start a thread of clever, time saving, or unconventional ways to use the tools in Shapr3D. I’ve stumbled on a few tips buried in threads here and there, but wanted to compile them in one place. The point of…

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## [How to combine two or more objects?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-two-or-more-objects/20296)

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**Author:** [@OnlyTheLonely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OnlyTheLonely)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-combine-two-or-more-objects/20296 "2022-07-11T20:54:26Z")

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How do I bind two objects together into one solid object?

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## [Export selected body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-selected-body/18770)

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**Author:** [@sjorgens](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjorgens)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-selected-body/18770 "2022-07-11T20:48:08Z")

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Is there a way to select a body and do a quick export of it to a specific format? I usually make simple adjustments to models for 3D printing and having to click several times to get a file out is a bit cumbersom. Fusion…

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## [Accuracy of mesh export (OBJ)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accuracy-of-mesh-export-obj/20267)

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**Author:** [@dreamn0de](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dreamn0de)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/accuracy-of-mesh-export-obj/20267 "2022-07-11T18:08:24Z")

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Hello. I often work with curved surfaces, and I’ve noticed that the accuracy of the obj export suffers a lot - it’s like I’m modeling at level 4 subdivided, but some surfaces are exported at level 1, which creates micro-…

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## [Remove wounds in body](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-wounds-in-body/20281)

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**Author:** [@OnlyTheLonely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OnlyTheLonely)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 4:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/remove-wounds-in-body/20281 "2022-07-11T16:13:21Z")

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Hi, I am wondering how one should remove wounds from a body. I have an object I want to remove, but I can’t do that unless the wound in the body is healed. Any tips on how to do that? Attached is a picture of the wound: …

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## [Angle and align?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-and-align/20285)

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**Author:** [@OnlyTheLonely](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/OnlyTheLonely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angle-and-align/20285 "2022-07-11T14:42:23Z")

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Best way to angle an object and then make it realign with an edge? The Align function didn’t work.

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## [Drawing Line on 2D Drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-line-on-2d-drawing/20140)

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**Author:** [@JRayfield](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JRayfield)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-line-on-2d-drawing/20140 "2022-07-10T22:35:49Z")

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I’m trying to use Shapr3D to draw some provisional patent application drawings. So far, I’ve been able to do mostly what I need, I think. But now, I need to number the parts. Adding test to the 2D drawings that Shapr3…

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## [雕花无处下手](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/20252)

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**Author:** [@martinchou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/martinchou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/20252 "2022-07-10T15:41:04Z")

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## [How do I?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i/20258)

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**Author:** [@minisam](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/minisam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i/20258 "2022-07-10T03:12:45Z")

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Total newby here and trying to run before I walk. I’m doing pretty good figuring things out and have been watching every video I can get my hands on. For the life of me I can’t figure out how to get part A to wrap around…

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## [Export to STL crash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stl-crash/20261)

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**Author:** [@c0mputerguy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/c0mputerguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-to-stl-crash/20261 "2022-07-09T22:39:31Z")

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Hello, I have exported many of my drawings to STL before, but now when I try I get an unsuable file and the application crashes. Any sugestions would be helpful. I also notice the support link is gone and the windows v…

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## [Spline doesn't work](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-doesnt-work/14300)

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**Author:** [@Gatto\_gattez](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gatto_gattez)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spline-doesnt-work/14300 "2022-07-09T00:35:58Z")

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I don’t know why, but spline command doesn’t work, it’s the same as line/arc command… I press down with the pen… but it just appears a straight line… I would like to know how to fix that…

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## [Deleted comments - can they be completely removed?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-comments-can-they-be-completely-removed/20248)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-comments-can-they-be-completely-removed/20248 "2022-07-08T21:14:05Z")

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On occasion, I have commented on a post in error or made a typo and then deleted my comment. However, the ‘deleted’ comment still remains in the thread making it look a little messy. Would it be possible to completely …

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## [Subscription Special](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-special/20250)

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**Author:** [@Madnamie](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Madnamie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-special/20250 "2022-07-08T20:33:15Z")

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Hi Guys. My pro subscription expires in november 2022. I see you have a summer special( less30%) How do i get that deal.?

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## [Aligning 2D Sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-2d-sketches/20239)

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**Author:** [@Adv4x4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Adv4x4)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/aligning-2d-sketches/20239 "2022-07-08T19:45:38Z")

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Will not allow me to align 2D sketches together. It always auto snaps past or before the lines when trying to align them perfectly. For example if you sketch 2 separate 2D Squares in the app and then select one and try …

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## [Angles between faces and edges alingn faces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angles-between-faces-and-edges-alingn-faces/20241)

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**Author:** [@klopinRC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/klopinRC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/angles-between-faces-and-edges-alingn-faces/20241 "2022-07-08T18:30:23Z")

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The angles between the edges of the two faces are different than between the faces themselves. and the second problem is that after aligning the 2 pieces as in the photo, with the faces cut off, the angles shown in t…

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## [Why cant we use finder?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-we-use-finder/20245)

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**Author:** [@Hawkeye](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hawkeye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/why-cant-we-use-finder/20245 "2022-07-08T18:01:27Z")

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I really enjoy using Shapr3D, but the file management process is driving me crazy. Is it planned that we can just use finder some day. I would like to just save my .shapr fles directly to my iCloud and then I could ope…

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## [BETA version stopped working](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-version-stopped-working/20237)

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**Author:** [@asweatman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/asweatman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/beta-version-stopped-working/20237 "2022-07-08T13:01:44Z")

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Hello, I was using your BETA but it has now stopped working without any notice, causing me to lose files without a chance to export them out. The link I was given was Please download Testflight (the official Apple beta…

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## [Loft Tool to fill the shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-to-fill-the-shape/20230)

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**Author:** [@dreamn0de](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dreamn0de)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/loft-tool-to-fill-the-shape/20230 "2022-07-08T09:49:27Z")

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Hey! I want to create new body with loft tool just like in this tutorial: https://youtu.be/OjVjifH-Pkg I want to fill all the shape. How can I achieve this? Tutorial from youtube does not work for me.

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## [Flared Cylinder](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flared-cylinder/20211)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 9:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flared-cylinder/20211 "2022-07-08T09:54:55Z")

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@BrianWilkins Ahhhh! You deleted the topic while I was creating a video… :rofl:

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## [SpaceMouse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse/20227)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/spacemouse/20227 "2022-07-07T14:11:50Z")

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I highly recommend the SpaceMouse from 3DConnexion. Orbits and Fly-throughs are so much better than when using other input devices. However, @Istvan, I would welcome keyboard shortcuts or even support for a games contr…

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## [Undo functions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-functions/20213)

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**Author:** [@RubberRob](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RubberRob)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/undo-functions/20213 "2022-07-07T21:07:11Z")

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While working on a job and after closing, I’m unable to undo after opening the job again. is this normal. Does this mean every job needs to be open and left open till completed, I duplicated the job thinking ill be cleve…

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## [Colouring Materials (that aren't usually coloured)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colouring-materials-that-arent-usually-coloured/20228)

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**Author:** [@welshsteve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/welshsteve)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/colouring-materials-that-arent-usually-coloured/20228 "2022-07-07T15:56:58Z")

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