# Workshop

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/workshop/51.md?page=218

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## [Number of installations](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-installations/16704)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/number-of-installations/16704 "2022-01-06T10:54:04Z")

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Good morning (o; Got a new Mac mini M1 and trying out Shaper3D on it… From the description it says that I can open a design made on a Mac also on iPad and Windows as well when a valid subscription exists… But what is …

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## [Example designs](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/example-designs/16706)

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**Author:** [@davorin](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/davorin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/example-designs/16706 "2022-01-06T09:49:49Z")

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Good morning…again (o; Are there any example designs available for testing performance on MacOS installation? Preferably a Shaper3D design I can import…but then again this would need a subscription for testing. tanke …

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## [Shapr3D for iOS questions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-ios-questions/16676)

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**Author:** [@Boomzilla](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Boomzilla)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-for-ios-questions/16676 "2022-01-06T00:11:00Z")

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I’m considering using Shapr3D for iPad. But I need two questions answered prior to making that decision: Is the iPad version a raster or vector based drawing program? Is there an engineering library for the iPad v…

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## [Can't Buy License](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-buy-license/16696)

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**Author:** [@aarsyth](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/aarsyth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cant-buy-license/16696 "2022-01-05T21:59:59Z")

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I can’t buy a license via the website. The only options are Free, then the others require a “14 day Trial” but after that there isn’t a place to come back to and buy a license. There are no features in my account tab to …

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## [New Guy here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-guy-here/8955)

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**Author:** [@HinTan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/HinTan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-guy-here/8955 "2022-01-05T18:38:02Z")

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Hey everybody, I’m new here. I would like to draw a fish and flower. Can anybody help me with these?

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## [Can’t receive the verification mail?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-receive-the-verification-mail/16684)

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**Author:** [@Wael00](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wael00)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-t-receive-the-verification-mail/16684 "2022-01-05T13:58:35Z")

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I registered for the Educational version via my school’s mail, and I never received any verification mail to activate my account, it’s been almost one hour. P.S. I tried to click on resend the verification mail three ti…

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## [Fault in-app? Extrusion disappears mid drag?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fault-in-app-extrusion-disappears-mid-drag/16659)

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**Author:** [@TheGadge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheGadge)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/fault-in-app-extrusion-disappears-mid-drag/16659 "2022-01-03T22:11:23Z")

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Hi, just need to clear this up please, as I’m looking at purchasing at it’s driving me mad. Ipad pro, latest OS, latest app. I’m doing a tutorial on the tube, and it’s the most simple thing. One side extrusion wall, w…

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## [Hosting Designs in the Metaverse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hosting-designs-in-the-metaverse/16653)

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**Author:** [@Gingerseed](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gingerseed)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/hosting-designs-in-the-metaverse/16653 "2022-01-03T17:35:48Z")

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Hello everyone and Happy 2022! Can someone please provide some direction to host a design online for virtual touring? Thanks a billion and wishing everyone a warm, happy and prosperous new year!

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## [Align perpendicular](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-perpendicular/16648)

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**Author:** [@sodell](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sodell)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/align-perpendicular/16648 "2022-01-03T16:39:33Z")

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I’m trying to align or move a body into a corner where there seems to be no snap points. I want to move it perpendicular to the longer two bodies. How can I do this?

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## [Mirroring no longer mirrors complex shapes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-no-longer-mirrors-complex-shapes/16644)

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**Author:** [@Shurta03](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Shurta03)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 6:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/mirroring-no-longer-mirrors-complex-shapes/16644 "2022-01-02T18:28:37Z")

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Prior to the addition of text I could mirror along an axis and it was perfect. Now if I mirror seemingly simple shape, I.e., a rectangle, it works perfect. If I do an object that has any radius, etc. it either explodes…

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## [How to make a groove 45 degree on curved path?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-groove-45-degree-on-curved-path/16610)

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**Author:** [@domen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/domen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-make-a-groove-45-degree-on-curved-path/16610 "2022-01-02T12:05:05Z")

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Hello, I am new here and I must to say that program is amazing. Here is my problem: if we look from top I have piece 500x300mm (thickness is 6mm). One of corner has radius 100m… Now I need to make 45 degree groove all…

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## [Using Macbook Pro Trackpad with a Stylus or Apple Pencil?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-macbook-pro-trackpad-with-a-stylus-or-apple-pencil/16491)

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**Author:** [@fmarquette](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/fmarquette)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/using-macbook-pro-trackpad-with-a-stylus-or-apple-pencil/16491 "2021-12-31T18:38:03Z")

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Hello! Is this a possibility, using a stylus or Apple Pencil to operate the program on the Macbook Pro trackpad - recreating the experience of using a tablet or an iPad? Initial digging suggests not, but I had to ask b…

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## [How can I add a bending command to Shapr3D?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-add-a-bending-command-to-shapr3d/16573)

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**Author:** [@Xiamen0592](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xiamen0592)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-can-i-add-a-bending-command-to-shapr3d/16573 "2021-12-31T07:11:42Z")

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Hi,everybody. I have a problem.How can I add a bending command to Shapr3d for Christmas candy cane like this?emphasized text

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## [Shapr3D to Vcarve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-vcarve/16598)

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**Author:** [@Whatisit](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Whatisit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-to-vcarve/16598 "2021-12-30T20:32:54Z")

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How can I export my design into Vcarve for CNC cutting plywood.

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## [Account log-out](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-log-out/16587)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/account-log-out/16587 "2021-12-30T08:50:19Z")

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Hi, It happened twice already that I found my account logged out from the app when I launch it, which is not a big deal, but twice I had to go through the basic tutorial of 10 slides before I can start working again…. S…

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## [Editing splines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-splines/16588)

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**Author:** [@snow520lee](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/snow520lee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/editing-splines/16588 "2021-12-30T08:43:56Z")

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Dear team, Can you please add the functionality of editing a spline (add or remove points along the path or extend in both ends). Plus… it would be a great improvement and very helpful if it would be possible to move t…

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## [Export PDF larger than A0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-pdf-larger-than-a0/16574)

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**Author:** [@FrankGo](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/FrankGo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/export-pdf-larger-than-a0/16574 "2021-12-29T16:42:42Z")

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I have designed some stairs and I want to have them printed 1:1 scale for manufacture purposes. The printing service requires PDF format, but I can’t seem to export anything larger then A0. Am I missing something? Or is …

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## [UI problem with Text Tool](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-problem-with-text-tool/16571)

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**Author:** [@woodbytes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/woodbytes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ui-problem-with-text-tool/16571 "2021-12-29T16:28:54Z")

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First: Huge thank you all for the text tool! It is really great to have it now! Imho there is an UI issue. The textfield shows a preview of the selected font, which is great. Unfortunately, on macOS the font selection …

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## [Cannot select certain face](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-certain-face/16564)

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**Author:** [@Merlin0216](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Merlin0216)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-select-certain-face/16564 "2021-12-29T10:16:02Z")

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Hello everybody. I just started learning Shapr3D and I am very pleased with its functionality and speed so far. But now I have encountered a problem I could not find a solution for. Now I’m here to find out whether it’s …

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## [How to realize rolling?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-realize-rolling/16565)

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**Author:** [@CROMA](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/CROMA)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 9:16am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-realize-rolling/16565 "2021-12-29T09:16:24Z")

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I tried several methods including lofting, but failed. Can I only use Boolean operation?

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## [Resizing items that are drawn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-items-that-are-drawn/16493)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 5:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/resizing-items-that-are-drawn/16493 "2021-12-29T05:00:06Z")

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I need help figuring out how to resize either 2D (before extrusion) or 3D items (after extruding). When importing the image I needed to trace I wasn’t given the opportunity to enter the exact dimensions and I can’t find …

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## [Trying to draw curved lines](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-draw-curved-lines/16452)

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**Author:** [@Debcherk](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Debcherk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/trying-to-draw-curved-lines/16452 "2021-12-29T01:17:29Z")

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I’m using the app on iPad with my Apple Pencil. I have imported a photo that I’m trying to trace but without freeform drawing it’s very difficult. I was following a video on Facebook that made it look very easy to create…

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## [Creating or generate TEXT in the design](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-or-generate-text-in-the-design/5285)

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**Author:** [@Karrar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Karrar)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/creating-or-generate-text-in-the-design/5285 "2021-12-29T00:23:52Z")

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I’m trying to 3D print names and other things, what is the easiest way to generate texts and add letters. Thank you.

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## [Copia de seguridad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copia-de-seguridad/16552)

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**Author:** [@wigarga](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/wigarga)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/copia-de-seguridad/16552 "2021-12-28T16:12:49Z")

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Hola, me he dado cuenta lo importante que seria que los diseños se guarde de forma AUTOMATICA en alguna carpeta de mi ipad, o la posibilidad de un respaldo en la nube para ademas tener disponibilidad a esos archivos desd…

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## [Feature request: folders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-folders/16548)

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**Author:** [@SCHLOSKE\_4.0](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCHLOSKE_4.0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/feature-request-folders/16548 "2021-12-28T10:52:04Z")

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Hi I draw a lot parts For my 3D printer… Now I have many Objekts on my start screen… Would be perfekt to have folders to organise the drawings. Greetings Urs

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## [Viewing the individual sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-the-individual-sketches/16538)

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**Author:** [@Magick](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Magick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 9:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/viewing-the-individual-sketches/16538 "2021-12-28T09:08:22Z")

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Under the items menu it says “sketch plan 01” and lists 18 sketches. I have altered them into one shape, but would like to alter one of the individual 18. How do you show each individual sketch?

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## [Can I import items from sketchup warehouse etc?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-import-items-from-sketchup-warehouse-etc/16540)

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**Author:** [@jarrett](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jarrett)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/can-i-import-items-from-sketchup-warehouse-etc/16540 "2021-12-28T00:33:20Z")

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I do a good amount of kitchen and bath remodels…can I import different models of ranges, fridges, sinks, toilets, etc into the drawing? Thanks! -Jarrett

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## [An easy way for a screw and bolt threads](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/an-easy-way-for-a-screw-and-bolt-threads/15817)

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**Author:** [@saukkli66](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/saukkli66)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/an-easy-way-for-a-screw-and-bolt-threads/15817 "2021-12-26T22:15:35Z")

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Don´t know if this is a common way, but I found this the easiest way to make threads to a screw and a matching bolt: use hexagon! Simply draw a hexagon, divide it in two parts and revolve both sides with same values. For…

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## [I'll found a bug in shapr3d on iPad](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ill-found-a-bug-in-shapr3d-on-ipad/16512)

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**Author:** [@3DWinzer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3DWinzer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/ill-found-a-bug-in-shapr3d-on-ipad/16512 "2021-12-26T12:28:24Z")

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I’am using shapr3d on iPad Air 2020 in version 5.31.0 (2105) and IOS 15.2 To share my drawings with my MacBook i’am using to share the file as Shapr3d Design in native Format to share it with Airdrop directly to my Mac…

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## [Rotators / joints / fasteners / clips](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotators-joints-fasteners-clips/16504)

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**Author:** [@MarkL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MarkL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/rotators-joints-fasteners-clips/16504 "2021-12-25T21:31:09Z")

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Hey folks!, i wanted to see if I could design some actual assets to resin print. One of my questions however is how to design joints Ex: rotating door, how to design a wallet that clips closed. Ball joint parts sockets …

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