# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=209

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## [Parabolic arc](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parabolic-arc/14002)

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**Author:** [@Alessio](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alessio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/parabolic-arc/14002 "2022-03-04T18:22:41Z")

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Hi There is a way to draw a 2D parabolic arc, not a spline, mathematically defined? I’m a structural engineer and some arc bridge had to have a parabolic shape for best behaviour And I know I can draw it in other Cad …

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## [Decimal places](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decimal-places/17788)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/decimal-places/17788 "2022-03-05T18:34:51Z")

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Hello. Is it possible to reduce the amount of decimal places when dimensioning please? Regards Richard.

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## [Imported sketches cannot be placed or moved](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-sketches-cannot-be-placed-or-moved/17727)

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**Author:** [@dwineman](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dwineman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/imported-sketches-cannot-be-placed-or-moved/17727 "2022-03-04T19:45:00Z")

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Import a DXF or DWG file, leaving “Auto-Constraint” off Select the newly imported sketch plane (the whole plane; not the sketch elements) Select Move/Rotate Drag any of the arrows or type in a distance. I get an error …

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## [Coloring or transparency in picture creation/pdf](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coloring-or-transparency-in-picture-creation-pdf/17763)

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**Author:** [@siris](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/siris)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/coloring-or-transparency-in-picture-creation-pdf/17763 "2022-03-03T20:54:20Z")

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Is there any way we can color or diminish/transparency elements in the picture creation process? Additionally, can we get rounding option on dimensions to reduce super long decimal measurements?

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## [About functional issues](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-functional-issues/17758)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/about-functional-issues/17758 "2022-03-03T16:45:42Z")

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I spared no effort to recommend Shapr 3D to my friends around me and to everyone on social media, telling them that this software is very easy to use, and visual rendering is about to be launched. How different and worth…

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## [What subscription do I need?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-do-i-need/17752)

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**Author:** [@LBWOODS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LBWOODS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-do-i-need/17752 "2022-03-03T10:10:55Z")

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As a woodworker to send my designs to the cnc do I need the standard or business subscription ?

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## [Photo. Without the grid And white background](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-without-the-grid-and-white-background/17750)

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**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/photo-without-the-grid-and-white-background/17750 "2022-03-03T02:57:47Z")

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Sharp on Window is it possible to take photos without the grid and with a white background?

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## [Will Shapr3D run well on this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-shapr3d-run-well-on-this/17719)

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**Author:** [@RetiredBoomer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/RetiredBoomer)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/will-shapr3d-run-well-on-this/17719 "2022-03-03T02:03:24Z")

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Old iPad Pro Any limitations?

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## [Save drawings?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-drawings/17745)

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**Author:** [@steeley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/steeley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/save-drawings/17745 "2022-03-02T21:50:47Z")

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I’m looking at the drawing functionality, but can’t see how you save or print drawings. Any ideas? TIA

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## [Stopping Snapping to grid](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stopping-snapping-to-grid/17740)

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**Author:** [@ricko3k](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ricko3k)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/stopping-snapping-to-grid/17740 "2022-03-02T17:48:44Z")

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Hello For example, if I’m sketching a circle, how can I stop it snapping to the grid? Thankyou.

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## [Adding Text and using diameters](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-and-using-diameters/6061)

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**Author:** [@Johnmartin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnmartin)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/adding-text-and-using-diameters/6061 "2022-03-02T14:13:44Z")

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Just to add my request backing up all those requests going back to 2016. Please, please add capability of adding TEXT to a design!! I really need the capability and it’s pretty disappointing that such an otherwise gre…

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## [What subscription will do better?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-will-do-better/17737)

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**Author:** [@LBWOODS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/LBWOODS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/what-subscription-will-do-better/17737 "2022-03-02T08:30:51Z")

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I use pdf and dxf files to do my woodwork on my cnc router In that case, will be the standard subscription enough to work with it?

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## [Subscription for students](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-for-students/17688)

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**Author:** [@MiniElena](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MiniElena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 10:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/subscription-for-students/17688 "2022-03-01T10:31:03Z")

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Hello, I am a design student and I often need to model objects and rooms in 3D for my studies. I already had, from memory, a license especially for students by providing a proof of schooling or an email from school. D…

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## [Bending some text?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-some-text/17699)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/bending-some-text/17699 "2022-03-01T02:58:10Z")

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Everything is on the screenshot, I need to bend my text to fit it like the picture. Thanks for the help.

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## [打开界面是黑色的](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17687)

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**Author:** [@Yoo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/topic/17687 "2022-02-28T09:47:47Z")

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打开界面是黑色的，教程都过不去

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## [Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization/17637)

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**Author:** [@Johnnyboy321164](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Johnnyboy321164)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/visualization/17637 "2022-02-28T08:44:30Z")

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Great to see this moving forward with the app. I noticed that transparent textures or other textures don’t hold when you export as USDZ for AR view. Am I doing something wrong? Also would love to see ability to add grap…

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## [Missing menu items missing based on screen size](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-menu-items-missing-based-on-screen-size/17685)

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**Author:** [@bonzdarrell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/bonzdarrell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/missing-menu-items-missing-based-on-screen-size/17685 "2022-02-28T08:43:56Z")

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I am running Shapr3d on a windows back-flip style notebook. Depending on whether the app is running in a window, or full screen, or full screen rotated I get more or less menu items. Specifically, the “Project” option …

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## [Deleting intersections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-intersections/17667)

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**Author:** [@Deadwood](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Deadwood)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/deleting-intersections/17667 "2022-02-26T20:49:38Z")

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Hey there. I’ve got two channels coming together. Theyre going to be milled after setting them up in fusion. How do I delete the line at the intersection in this image? Thanks in advance. Jonny

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## [Help with copy of real model](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-copy-of-real-model/17639)

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**Author:** [@prochazkao](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/prochazkao)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-with-copy-of-real-model/17639 "2022-02-26T20:01:07Z")

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Hello I would like ask how draw this three imaginary round objects to each other please ? Ring + concave bottom and middle sphere. And the also back side which hollow shape. Please do you have some idea or tutorial s…

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## [Any idea how to create this?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-how-to-create-this/17567)

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**Author:** [@Nico](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Nico)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/any-idea-how-to-create-this/17567 "2022-02-25T23:52:18Z")

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The picture speaks for itself. Everything is made from a disk that is 1/8” thick and 60” diam. Thanks.

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## [Lofted cut out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-cut-out/17647)

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**Author:** [@ElferManufaktur](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ElferManufaktur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/lofted-cut-out/17647 "2022-02-25T21:50:59Z")

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Hello I have a Problem, i want to create an extrusion with a cutout inside For example on the top of the extrusion is a circle and on the bottom there is a contour. Has anybody an idea how i can do this? This part…

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## [Apple Pencil Left Hand](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-left-hand/17587)

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**Author:** [@Rvator](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Rvator)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apple-pencil-left-hand/17587 "2022-02-25T21:03:07Z")

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Hi All Cannot find a setting for the Apple Pencil for Left Hand. Anyway to set it? Always displays as Right blocking my view…

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## [Sending to a 2D printer from the free version](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sending-to-a-2d-printer-from-the-free-version/17644)

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**Author:** [@FodderRon](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FodderRon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/sending-to-a-2d-printer-from-the-free-version/17644 "2022-02-25T18:37:59Z")

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I’m using the free version on a i7 Windows 10 pro stylus. I’ve not been able to find the means to do a simple 2D printout. Does that only come with a paid subscription?

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## [Link Bodies then Modify one Modifies All linked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-bodies-then-modify-one-modifies-all-linked/17623)

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**Author:** [@Foreverstoked](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Foreverstoked)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/link-bodies-then-modify-one-modifies-all-linked/17623 "2022-02-25T15:15:43Z")

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Is there a feature where we can link / relate bodies so that in the future, if we change one all the linked / related bodies change as well? There is a feature in SketchUP that does this, but I forget what it is called. …

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## [Importing STEP fails](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-step-fails/11047)

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**Author:** [@solaise](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/solaise)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/importing-step-fails/11047 "2022-02-25T14:12:04Z")

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Hello I am trying to import a STEP file (20MB) from Solidworks. I have successfully imported such files before. This import fails at the stage “Transferring to Parasolid”. I have tried to import several times and waite…

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## [Rotating less than one degree or in between whole number degrees?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-less-than-one-degree-or-in-between-whole-number-degrees/17634)

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**Author:** [@dreu](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/dreu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotating-less-than-one-degree-or-in-between-whole-number-degrees/17634 "2022-02-25T07:52:49Z")

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I’m trying to rotate an object on one of it’s edges using the rotate on axis tool. I’m trying to rotate it .5 degrees. But there’s no decimal point in the keypad popup window. And I noticed that after I first tried to…

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## [How do I get Shapes from Illustrator dxf to free move?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-get-shapes-from-illustrator-dxf-to-free-move/17521)

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**Author:** [@varxtis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/varxtis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-get-shapes-from-illustrator-dxf-to-free-move/17521 "2022-02-25T00:33:31Z")

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So, Im very very new to Shapr 3D, so my experience is admittedly very superficial(?). But based on any and all shapes I’ve created directly in shapr3D, there is a dot that appears in the center when you are in the move/r…

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## [HP ZBook X2 compatible?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hp-zbook-x2-compatible/17242)

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**Author:** [@varxtis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/varxtis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hp-zbook-x2-compatible/17242 "2022-02-25T00:27:56Z")

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HI, I have a ZBook X2 G4 running Win 10 x64 that I use to do all my sketching and designing. I need to get into 3d Modeling for 3d Printed projects and came across Shapr3d. Though, in theory, it seems as intuitive as the…

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## [Ergonomic Request - Quick Naming](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ergonomic-request-quick-naming/17619)

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**Author:** [@Spencer.G](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Spencer.G)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ergonomic-request-quick-naming/17619 "2022-02-24T15:47:04Z")

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Hey all. I wanted to throw out an idea that may make creating and managing design projects a little more fluid. A small issue that I run into pretty often is that when I open my “Designs” menu I am greeted with a page f…

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## [Windows Beta Full?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-beta-full/14514)

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**Author:** [@mrmdsims](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/mrmdsims)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/windows-beta-full/14514 "2022-02-24T15:17:49Z")

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I recently signed up for the Windows Beta but did not receive any information on how to download. Is the Beta full?

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