# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=204

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## [Scaling A Group](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-a-group/18489)

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**Author:** [@Peterjfirth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Peterjfirth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 5:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/scaling-a-group/18489 "2022-04-02T05:53:24Z")

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Is it possible to select all the elements of the image and “squash” it in height with everything squashing in the image but in the vertical plane only?

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## [Deleted app / lost design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-app-lost-design/18482)

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**Author:** [@Mina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mina)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleted-app-lost-design/18482 "2022-04-01T23:10:22Z")

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Hi! I deleted the app and when I reinstalled it I saw that all my designs disappeared, all my work from the last years! Can anything be recovered? I’m shocked!

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## [Designing Bevel Gears](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-bevel-gears/17303)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/designing-bevel-gears/17303 "2022-04-01T22:20:57Z")

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I need to replace a set of bevel gears that are no longer available commercially. Is there a tutorial for bevel gear design?

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## [Share my experience with Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-my-experience-with-shapr3d/18458)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/share-my-experience-with-shapr3d/18458 "2022-04-01T21:30:45Z")

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————— Through my experience with Shapr3D, I designed several models and then decided to print this design, which is a cigarette holder. After several attempts, I encountered a problem that the photon mono x 6k devi…

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## [Sketch contains duplicates perfectly aligned](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-contains-duplicates-perfectly-aligned/18485)

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**Author:** [@NateTheAverage](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NateTheAverage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sketch-contains-duplicates-perfectly-aligned/18485 "2022-04-01T21:17:16Z")

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I have somehow duplicated a sketch directly on top of itself (4 X). It did not make duplicate sketch layers just duplicate points and lines. The only way I can find to remove them is by trimming each line 3 times. Select…

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## [Apply dimensions to spline based body/organic shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-dimensions-to-spline-based-body-organic-shapes/18447)

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**Author:** [@Sjoel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Sjoel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-dimensions-to-spline-based-body-organic-shapes/18447 "2022-04-01T18:00:19Z")

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Hi everybody, i am new to shapr3d and as I am mainly aiming at sketching organic bodies or organic shapes for CNC purposes I was wondering how splines can be measured (e.g. Lenght of sketch, height etc…) and why I cann…

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## [Ability to change between radius and diameter](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-change-between-radius-and-diameter/18478)

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**Author:** [@Rocket](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rocket)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ability-to-change-between-radius-and-diameter/18478 "2022-04-01T13:15:40Z")

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Hello :slight\_smile: When i make 3d models from draws, sometimes circles and curves sizes showed for diameter, and sometimes for radius. And will be great if you can add ability to change between radius/diameter in popup…

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## [Metalic surfaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/metalic-surfaces/18476)

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**Author:** [@Cash](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/metalic-surfaces/18476 "2022-04-01T12:42:05Z")

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Any way to make steel have surface finishes such as corten?

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## [More flooring options, rubber, turf, vinyl](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-flooring-options-rubber-turf-vinyl/18459)

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**Author:** [@brandon-ase](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/brandon-ase)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/more-flooring-options-rubber-turf-vinyl/18459 "2022-03-31T22:37:52Z")

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Hey guys, great job on the visualization, with that update I think i’m ditching our company’s extra CAD programs and costs and focusing solely on Shapr3D. With that said, if you could incorporate more flooring like a ca…

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## [Electrical Harness CAD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/electrical-harness-cad/18449)

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**Author:** [@Tomhilton1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Tomhilton1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/electrical-harness-cad/18449 "2022-03-31T17:01:22Z")

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Sir. Do you have any plans to produce Electrical Wire Harneses.?

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## [Build vectors from black and white bicture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/build-vectors-from-black-and-white-bicture/18443)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/build-vectors-from-black-and-white-bicture/18443 "2022-03-31T12:59:54Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to create vectors automaticly from a picture? I now draw it manually with a picture in the background. It works good but if we could trace vectrors it would make a huge time saving process.

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## [Petals on a curved surface of gada](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/petals-on-a-curved-surface-of-gada/18410)

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**Author:** [@Rohan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rohan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 11:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/petals-on-a-curved-surface-of-gada/18410 "2022-03-31T11:16:37Z")

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How do I make the petals on the curved surface of a gada? I have attached images for reference.

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## [How to extrude an object on a face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-object-on-a-face/17613)

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**Author:** [@lrehklau](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/lrehklau)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-extrude-an-object-on-a-face/17613 "2022-03-31T09:25:19Z")

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I have a donuts shape object, on the outer face I want to attach an ellipse and extrude it -.03 and repeat it around the outer donut making a grip like texture. Ideas on how to attach the ellipse to the main outer ring a…

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## [How do i move a subtraction to another location after substraction is done? shapr3d seems very destructive. i want non destructive modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-subtraction-to-another-location-after-substraction-is-done-shapr3d-seems-very-destructive-i-want-non-destructive-modeling/18418)

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**Author:** [@krleze](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/krleze)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-move-a-subtraction-to-another-location-after-substraction-is-done-shapr3d-seems-very-destructive-i-want-non-destructive-modeling/18418 "2022-03-31T09:20:09Z")

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## [How do I draw an internal thread pitch?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-an-internal-thread-pitch/18423)

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**Author:** [@Neddy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Neddy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 6:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-draw-an-internal-thread-pitch/18423 "2022-03-31T06:33:30Z")

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Apologies if this question has been asked lots But I need to draw an internal thread pitch. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks so much.

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## [Congratulations……](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/congratulations/18437)

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**Author:** [@Gene](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gene)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/congratulations/18437 "2022-03-31T02:42:54Z")

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## [Circles](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles/18431)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/circles/18431 "2022-03-30T22:53:13Z")

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If I have a loop and I draw a small circle on it, how can I repeat the loops on the same path and in one direction and the same distances between the loops

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## [Furniture](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture/18366)

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**Author:** [@alaayed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/alaayed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/furniture/18366 "2022-03-30T22:27:17Z")

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## [The creation of conic section curves](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-creation-of-conic-section-curves/18394)

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**Author:** [@Eja550](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Eja550)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/the-creation-of-conic-section-curves/18394 "2022-03-30T21:11:10Z")

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I’d like to know if a conic curve tool is something that is possible. I use Shapr3D for general aircraft design as a hobbyist; having the ability to create conic curves would save a lot of time trying to fair my loft lin…

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## [Dimension font size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-font-size/12173)

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**Author:** [@Cpat39](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cpat39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/dimension-font-size/12173 "2022-03-30T18:47:18Z")

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Would you consider making the dimension call out larger by about 100%. I am working on 16" screen and the font is difficult to read.

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## [Hi please check](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-please-check/18412)

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**Author:** [@Faisaln](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Faisaln)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hi-please-check/18412 "2022-03-30T12:59:17Z")

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I have problem with my 3d printer , I finish my design and I send it to my email and I get this design in flash memory and I put it to 3d printer , so when I start print the design it’s everything is good but not complet…

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## [Unable to Email .DXF](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-email-dxf/18397)

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**Author:** [@Shurta03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shurta03)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/unable-to-email-dxf/18397 "2022-03-29T20:38:06Z")

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I have been using the program heavily today. This evening I lost the ability to actually email a file for download in my laser program. I have a manual work around involving a HUB and Flash Drive. I lost the abilit…

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## [Save each group into separate files (Win 11)](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-each-group-into-separate-files-win-11/17966)

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**Author:** [@awan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/awan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-each-group-into-separate-files-win-11/17966 "2022-03-29T17:13:47Z")

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Hi. how to export each group into separate files? i cant find the options thank you

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## [Apply now to test Light rotation and intensity & Quick update on Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-now-to-test-light-rotation-and-intensity-quick-update-on-visualization/18413)

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**Author:** [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-now-to-test-light-rotation-and-intensity-quick-update-on-visualization/18413 "2022-03-29T15:49:39Z")

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Thank you all for your continuous feedback on Visualization! We hear you, and we’re busy working on making the tool better based on your feedback. The immediate step on our roadmap is giving you more control over lighti…

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## [5.100: Isolate, responsive layouts, and more!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-100-isolate-responsive-layouts-and-more/18408)

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**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-100-isolate-responsive-layouts-and-more/18408 "2022-03-29T12:21:12Z")

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Ready for some isolation? Sure, it’s not our favorite term in real life, but definitely a top phrase in your modeling space. Here’s the full list of improvements in 5.100: New: Highlight the items you need and work on…

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## [Using Shapr3D as my Hub](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-as-my-hub/18399)

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**Author:** [@Hammerhand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Hammerhand)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-shapr3d-as-my-hub/18399 "2022-03-29T03:45:41Z")

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Quick experiment with building a concept for a set piece for TV production design. Start with a human model in Magic Poser, adding a stock prop, then exporting that to Nomad sculpt as .obj file. This then allows m…

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## [What’s a good 3d lighting for Shapr3D models?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-a-good-3d-lighting-for-shapr3d-models/18382)

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**Author:** [@Cdavenport4](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cdavenport4)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-s-a-good-3d-lighting-for-shapr3d-models/18382 "2022-03-29T03:20:16Z")

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Okay, one last post. I was wondering if there is alighting app on the iPad that I can to use Shapr3D models or exports? I understand that this isn’t something the Shapr3D company isn’t working on or may not implement so…

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## [Flatten out to a pattern for laser cutting](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-out-to-a-pattern-for-laser-cutting/6529)

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**Author:** [@coralfabandauto](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/coralfabandauto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flatten-out-to-a-pattern-for-laser-cutting/6529 "2022-03-28T23:47:12Z")

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Hi I am a complete newbie to this cad design I’m wondering if I draw a design in 3D for sheet steel then want that laser cut and bent to form an angle how do you make a flat pattern to send to the laser cutters, is this…

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## [Personal Title Block of Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-title-block-of-drawings/18383)

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**Author:** [@Mangronix](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Mangronix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/personal-title-block-of-drawings/18383 "2022-03-28T19:55:27Z")

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Is there an Option to do a Personal title block by drawings, for example firms to mark their Sketches and make copys difficult. For Example Tischlerei Mühlberg….Sketch 1 and so on

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## [Feedback: Modelling space UI improvements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-modelling-space-ui-improvements/18372)

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**Author:** [@mxbss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mxbss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feedback-modelling-space-ui-improvements/18372 "2022-03-28T16:20:58Z")

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Just here to say that I really appreciate the new grid color, being desaturated as opposed to the blue hue before. The other thing I wished for in Shapr3D ever since I started using it is different display modes. I used…

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