# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=194

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## [Zoom on a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-on-a-face/19905)

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**Author:** [@Jee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/zoom-on-a-face/19905 "2022-06-17T19:01:43Z")

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Hi, Usually if you had your pointer on a face a press the space bar it used to zoom on that plane to allow you to draw on it, it seems that doesn’t work anymore. Is there another way to achieve that, that was a very us…

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## [Simulation Features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation-features/19910)

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**Author:** [@armstrmw](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/armstrmw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/simulation-features/19910 "2022-06-17T18:49:08Z")

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I love shapr3d. It is by far my favorite CAD software. I appreciate the constant iterations and features being developed. I was curious with visualization being released are other extended features on the roadmap (simul…

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## [Shapr3D access to RAM on M1 ipad pro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-access-to-ram-on-m1-ipad-pro/15253)

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**Author:** [@WrigleyS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/WrigleyS)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-access-to-ram-on-m1-ipad-pro/15253 "2022-06-17T18:33:39Z")

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Hi, I’m considering upgrading the new M1 iPad Pro and trying to decide between the 8GB Ram and 16GB Ram models. Seeing that Apple restricts access to only 5GB of Ram for most apps on either ipad model it seems the more…

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## [Help modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling/19887)

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**Author:** [@Microcraft](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Microcraft)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling/19887 "2022-06-17T18:09:54Z")

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Hi, I want to model a clawfoot bathtub, but I’m having a lot of trouble even starting, could anyone help me?

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## [Import design as dxf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-design-as-dxf/19805)

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**Author:** [@Bombastino](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bombastino)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-design-as-dxf/19805 "2022-06-17T14:57:25Z")

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Hi .Inside a imported dxf file i could not extrude all elements. I have no Idea what the reason could be and what I have to do. Thank you for your help. Greetings Christoph z

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## [More information required on 3MF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-information-required-on-3mf/19862)

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**Author:** [@Ali3d](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ali3d)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-information-required-on-3mf/19862 "2022-06-17T14:10:30Z")

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Hi could you help out with more information on using the customisation of 3MF. Where should one even start with setting of the tolerances, will a finer tolerance mean the print will take longer etc. what is meant by the…

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## [Slow processing during sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-processing-during-sketching/19898)

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**Author:** [@raytristani](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/raytristani)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/slow-processing-during-sketching/19898 "2022-06-17T04:59:53Z")

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I am trying to create a model of a guitar fretboard. 21 frets, each .4mm wide, 1.5mm deep, 30mm long. The body is 6mm thick and 450mm long. While sketching the fret widths .2mm from fret center, the app just stays there …

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## [Gap size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gap-size/19891)

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**Author:** [@Alinfsd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alinfsd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/gap-size/19891 "2022-06-17T02:55:30Z")

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I am putting two parts together. How much gap should there be in between the two parts???

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## [Left-hand mouse user & zoom](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-hand-mouse-user-zoom/11794)

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**Author:** [@mtlee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mtlee)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/left-hand-mouse-user-zoom/11794 "2022-06-14T16:51:29Z")

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I’m just trying out the Mac beta, love the option to work at my iMac! I got the impression from the tutorial that scrolling with the mouse surface (I’m using a Magic Mouse) would zoom - but I’ve found that I have to be …

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## [Trouble reading exported DXF file](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-reading-exported-dxf-file/10662)

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**Author:** [@Lockpro](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Lockpro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trouble-reading-exported-dxf-file/10662 "2022-06-16T21:53:56Z")

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I have made a simple sketch on the front plane consisting of a circle and a square. I have exported it to DXF. Using DeltaCad, FreeCad, or eDrawings, none of them can display the entire drawing. Usually all I get is a…

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## [Locking 3-D bodies](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-3-d-bodies/19893)

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**Author:** [@sjagneaux](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sjagneaux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/locking-3-d-bodies/19893 "2022-06-16T18:28:22Z")

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I routinely like to draw in the dimensions of the items that surround the item I’m trying to design. I use these as guides in my design, so being able to see them while designing is super useful. That said, they are not …

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## [Shapr3d which deactivates itself](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-which-deactivates-itself/19839)

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**Author:** [@Rotolo74](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rotolo74)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-which-deactivates-itself/19839 "2022-06-16T10:37:42Z")

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Hello everyone, I have recently been using Shapr3d on ipad and I noticed that during use every now and then without any errors I exit the program and take me back to the home screen … I use ipad Air 4 with Shapr3d versi…

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## [Reduce](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce/19874)

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**Author:** [@razimbaud.frederic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/razimbaud.frederic)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/reduce/19874 "2022-06-15T17:24:42Z")

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How to reduce objects precisely ? Not reduce to 55%…

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## [Mouse cursor shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-cursor-shape/19872)

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**Author:** [@ehe007](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ehe007)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mouse-cursor-shape/19872 "2022-06-15T16:43:01Z")

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Hello, I’m new in Shapr3D and just do some testing prior to subscribe. I do not know what I did but the mouse cursor on my macbook pro is now round green or blue, depending on left or right click. Googled a solution for …

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## [Can't move camera or select faces when importing .stp files (Windows)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-camera-or-select-faces-when-importing-stp-files-windows/19866)

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**Author:** [@Kaishou](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Kaishou)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-move-camera-or-select-faces-when-importing-stp-files-windows/19866 "2022-06-15T09:38:18Z")

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I’ve exported a project from Fusion 360 in .stp format and imported it in Shapr3D (Windows), i can see the model and the bodies, but i can’t select faces or create sketches, also i can only zoom in or out, i can’t pan or…

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## [Perpendicular geometry in drawing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-geometry-in-drawing/19856)

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**Author:** [@bertvh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bertvh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/perpendicular-geometry-in-drawing/19856 "2022-06-14T20:50:54Z")

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Hi, I’ve got a design with lots of angles. In a drawing, I often don’t have the necessary lines from the design to dimension angles the way I would like. This leads to awkward dimensions that aren’t practical. A huge h…

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## [Editable file format import?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editable-file-format-import/15534)

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**Author:** [@Husar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Husar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editable-file-format-import/15534 "2022-06-14T17:04:01Z")

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I’ve been creating objects in Illustrator and exporting them to dfx. Most of the time I can bring them into Shapr just fine. Occasionally a dxf will not import into Shapr. I believe they are too complex and Shapr just s…

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## [Can we have true 90 degrees when drawing sketches?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-have-true-90-degrees-when-drawing-sketches/19833)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-we-have-true-90-degrees-when-drawing-sketches/19833 "2022-06-14T11:08:44Z")

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This is absurd !

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## [Hair sculpture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hair-sculpture/19842)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hair-sculpture/19842 "2022-06-14T08:31:42Z")

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Is it possible to use shapr3d to draw a bun ? I try to curve a bunch of hair and then rotate it repeatly. But I cant sucess to a curve hair in x, y, z axis together. I just want to do a simple cartoon bun, Can anyone hel…

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## [New version Shapr3D-5.150.0.3381](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-version-shapr3d-5-150-0-3381/19850)

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**Author:** [@xianbiche](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/xianbiche)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-version-shapr3d-5-150-0-3381/19850 "2022-06-14T08:08:09Z")

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Hi there, I downloaded the new version of Shapr3D and I noticed this morning that the UNION tool has disappeared. How can I do the same job ? In the window “designs on your mac”, where two designs are allowed, I co…

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## [Drawing management](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-management/19849)

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**Author:** [@EraMikkola](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/EraMikkola)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/drawing-management/19849 "2022-06-14T04:43:15Z")

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Hi. Is there any way to arrange drawings in numerical etc order. Now the list order is too random, when you have many drawings to be done.

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## [Selecting and hiding an object](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-and-hiding-an-object/8952)

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**Author:** [@JAM](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JAM)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 3:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/selecting-and-hiding-an-object/8952 "2022-06-14T03:49:45Z")

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Often in the workflow, I have an object ‘in the way’ of something I want to edit. Certainly I can maneuver around the object, but I would love to be able to select the object and ‘hide’ it from within the workflow…witho…

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## [Shapr3D + Blender Collaboration problem](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-collaboration-problem/19838)

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**Author:** [@Joy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Joy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-blender-collaboration-problem/19838 "2022-06-14T02:51:48Z")

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I am working with a designer friend on the same project. I am using shapr3D and he is using Blender. I can export my design to .obj and he can work on it but we couldn’t find a format that he can export from Blender and …

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## [2 finger undo - 3 finger redo -](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-finger-undo-3-finger-redo/19784)

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**Author:** [@Noahkrussow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Noahkrussow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/2-finger-undo-3-finger-redo/19784 "2022-06-14T02:13:39Z")

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Is it possible to incorporate the 2 finger tap for undo and 3 finger tap for redo? This is so intuitive because it is a standard on many design apps. I also wanted to thank you guys for making sure an amazing software!…

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## [Subtract glitch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-glitch/19831)

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**Author:** [@moto4p](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/moto4p)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subtract-glitch/19831 "2022-06-13T02:59:09Z")

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I am trying to subtract a negative shape from the base part and the result is wrong.

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## [Convex heart shape](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convex-heart-shape/19810)

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**Author:** [@Derekwong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Derekwong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/convex-heart-shape/19810 "2022-06-12T14:01:40Z")

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Can someone teach me to create a convex heart shape? Thank you

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## [Render an Image in visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-an-image-in-visualization/19825)

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**Author:** [@ivshapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ivshapr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/render-an-image-in-visualization/19825 "2022-06-12T09:24:52Z")

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If I import an image, I can see it in the main design space. Is there any possible way to keep the image present, even in Visualization mode? Or would there be any way to decal the image onto a solid so that it is avai…

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## [How can I seperate a peace of a part?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-seperate-a-peace-of-a-part/19802)

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**Author:** [@dusticelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dusticelli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-seperate-a-peace-of-a-part/19802 "2022-06-11T21:51:18Z")

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I have made a kitchen knive and each half of the grip is a single part of the model. Now in export I want to achieve that the surface on the top side is separated as an individual part, not connected to the rest of the g…

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## [How can I get my edges rounded?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-my-edges-rounded/19775)

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**Author:** [@dusticelli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dusticelli)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-get-my-edges-rounded/19775 "2022-06-11T11:44:22Z")

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Hello there, I hope it is ok to post here, as long as I am still evaluating if I can achieve the desired skills in 3D modelling with shapr 3D. I did not yet switch to pro plan, I am a total beginner with 3D modelling, ne…

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## [Two Finger Tap to Undo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-finger-tap-to-undo/8091)

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**Author:** [@ThirtyFive](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ThirtyFive)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/two-finger-tap-to-undo/8091 "2022-06-10T08:44:37Z")

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I use many applications that support the ‘two-finger tap’ gesture for the Undo command. It is a wonderful habit that makes for quick and easy workflow. I would like to see Shapr3D support this gesture. I look forward to …

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